Senior IT Software PM - Life Insurance (Hybrid)

Diverse Consulting Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Consulting Solutions in Johannesburg invites an experienced Senior IT Software Project Manager to lead complex software projects for the life insurance sector. The role requires overseeing external teams, managing the full SDLC, and ensuring projects meet milestones on schedule.

The position is hybrid in Johannesburg, with travel to external companies as required. You must have a software degree or diplôme, plus a PM certificate and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have over 5 years working experience as an IT Software Project Manager in the Life Insurance Industry.
• Experience in Life Insurance projects and client services – not negotiable.
• Must manage an IT software development team reporting to you for external company projects.
• Full SDLC experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of IT software solutions projects.
• Manage project plans, milestones, and budgets; monitor progress and address delays.
• Coordinate communication between the external client and the company; handle change events.
• Resolve conflicts within and between IT software development projects.
• Oversee staff development, performance, and resource allocation.
• Visit external companies as needed to ensure on-site collaboration and delivery.

Skills

IT project management

Life Insurance industry

SDLC

Project planning

Client services

Team leadership

Budget & resource management

External client communication

Education

Software degree or diplomas

Matric certificate

Project management certificate

Job description

Diverse Consulting Solutions in Johannesburg invites an experienced Senior IT Software Project Manager to lead complex software projects for the life insurance sector. The role requires overseeing external teams, managing the full SDLC, and ensuring projects meet milestones on schedule.

The position is hybrid in Johannesburg, with travel to external companies as required. You must have a software degree or diplôme, plus a PM certificate and at least 5 years of relevant experience.