Senior Project Manager

KDR Talent Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI-focused technology organization is seeking a Project/Delivery Manager to lead complex AI and data initiatives. This role involves managing client relationships and working alongside data scientists and engineers to ensure successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proven track record in delivering IT projects, preferably in the telco sector. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions to AI innovation are significant.

Benefits

Ownership of high-visibility projects

Opportunity to influence AI transformations

Collaborative organization with impactful work

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT or technology projects (AI, data, cloud or analytics a plus).
• Experience working with or alongside telco or enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end delivery of AI, data and analytics projects for enterprise customers.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted partner throughout project lifecycles.
• Working cross-functionally with technical and commercial teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Bringing structure, process and clarity to fast-moving, innovation-driven programmes.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Delivery-focused

Job description

Are you a Project or Delivery Manager with a track record of delivering complex IT projects, ideally with some exposure to the telco sector? Looking to take the next step into a role where you’ll be at the forefront of AI innovation?

We’re working with a fast-growing AI-focused technology organisation that designs and delivers cutting-edge AI and data analytics solutions for enterprise clients across multiple sectors. Their projects transform how large businesses use data, automate processes, and make decisions.

As Project/Delivery Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of high-impact AI and data initiatives. You’ll work closely with internal data scientists, engineers, and client stakeholders to scope, plan and deliver projects that genuinely push the boundaries of what’s possible.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading end-to-end delivery of AI, data and analytics projects for enterprise customers
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted partner throughout project lifecycles
• Working cross-functionally with technical and commercial teams to ensure successful outcomes
• Bringing structure, process and clarity to fast-moving, innovation-driven programmes
• Contributing to the growth of a pioneering business at the forefront of AI adoption

What you’ll need

• Proven experience delivering IT or technology projects (AI, data, cloud or analytics a plus)
• Experience working with or alongside telco or enterprise clients
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with a passion for technology and innovation

Why apply?

• Be part of a company at the cutting edge of AI and data-driven transformation
• Take ownership of exciting, high-visibility projects with enterprise-scale impact
• Join a collaborative, fast-growing organisation where your work really matters