Senior Project Manager

DXC Technology Inc.; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 850 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead IT projects in collaboration with global clients. The role requires 6+ years of experience managing software development initiatives, strong analytical skills, and eligibility for UK security clearance. You will define project scopes, manage risks, and ensure delivery aligns with business goals. The company offers competitive salaries, private medical insurance, and opportunities for continuous growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pension contribution schemes

Free training and upskilling

Qualifications

• 6+ years of leading IT projects, including software development.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans and schedules.
• Monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Liaise between stakeholders and teams.
• Manage project risks and implement contingency plans.
• Present project status to senior leadership.

Skills

Software development lifecycle knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description

Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. Some travel to DXC & Customer sites may be required.

Project Manager - Senior

Role Summary

As part of our overall investment and growth strategy in the UK we are hiring Senior Project Managers to join our team.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines, budget (Costs and revenues), and quality standards.
• Serve as the main liaison between client business stakeholders, development teams, vendors, and wider stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and provide transparent communication on project health.
• Manage expectations and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams including developers, testers, and business analysts. Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and deliverables. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively. Implement contingency plans and escape critical issues promptly. Maintain a risk register and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure compliance with organizational project management standards and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid), tailoring the approach pragmatically to best meet the business objectives.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior leadership.
• Ensure that the project plan adheres and complies with any agreed contracts. Manage change requests and maintain proper documentation.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Attributes

• 6+ years practical experience in leading IT projects including at least 3 years in delivering software development, application modernisation or similar projects.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and associated methodologies.
• Formal certification in project management e.g. PMI-PMP, Prince2 etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to client locations if required.
• Eligibility for UK secure clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Attributes

• Agile certification and practical delivery experience.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid cloud environments. With decades of driving innovation, the world’s largest companies trust DXC to deploy the enterprise technology solutions to deliver new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experiences. Learn more about the DXC story and our focus on people, customers, and operational execution at www.dxc.technology.

DXC as an Employer

As an award-winning, industry-leading, Technology firm we offer some of the best experiences for our employees and clients. We offer very competitive salaries coupled with an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and much more! We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all our employees at any time.

We encourage applications from those who may require flexibility in their working life for whatever reason, and/or those who are returning to the workplace. We’re committed to providing this flexibility on a long-term basis.

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