Senior Project Manager

Supportwave; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven organization in South Africa is seeking a Specialist - Senior Project Manager to lead complex software development projects. This role involves defining project scopes, managing budgets, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience and relevant certifications. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with competitive terms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall project management experience required.
• 5+ years managing full lifecycle ERP implementation or upgrade projects or Microsoft Dynamics projects expected.
• Experience with hybrid delivery methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Manage daily operations and ensure successful project execution.
• Engage with stakeholders to manage expectations and report progress.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Agile methodologies

Education

Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Project Operations

Job description

About The Role

Join a dynamic team at a leading technology-driven organisation where innovation meets strategy.

As a Specialist - Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex software development and enterprise application projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise, drive impactful outcomes, and contribute to the success of high-value initiatives that align with organisational goals.

Your leadership will inspire teams, mitigate risks, and deliver results that make a difference.

Location: Woodmead

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Contract Type: Long term contract, minimum 12 month contract

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Initiation: Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans based on business requirements.
• Execution & Delivery: Manage day-to-day operations, task assignments, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, maintaining an up-to-date RAID log.
• Budget & Resource Management: Track budgets, ensure optimal resource utilisation, and elevate deviations proactively.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with business and technical stakeholders to manage expectations, report progress, and secure approvals.
• Governance & Reporting: Produce weekly / monthly status reports and lead steering committee meetings, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks.
• Change & Quality Control: Enforce change control processes and ensure quality standards through testing and validation cycles.
• Project Closure: Ensure successful handover to operations / support, conduct lessons learned sessions, and close out project documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Mentor junior project managers or project coordinators.
• Support the PMO with the development of project templates, standards, and best practices.
• Support organisational change management and training initiatives related to project delivery.

Core Responsibilities

Deliver complex, high-value software projects in alignment with organisational strategy.

Petency Profile

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-workstream or cross-functional ERP / CRM projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies and governance models.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and vendor teams, managing dependencies and change across multiple workstreams.
• Full project lifecycle accountability, including scope, schedule, risk, budget, and benefit realisation.
• Governance oversight and executive reporting with adherence to PMO standards.
• Cultivate stakeholder trust through transparent communication and strategic engagement.

Required Skills & Experience

Professional Certifications

Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM) preferred; Microsoft Dynamics / ERP or Power Platform certifications advantageous.

Experience

10+ years of overall project management experience, with at least 5+ years managing full lifecycle ERP implementation or upgrade projects, or end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics (CE or F&O) projects.

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft Dynamics
• Microsoft Project
• Azure DevOps
• Project Operations

Optional Technical Skills

• Cloud and Data & AI projects
• Power Platform