Senior Project Manager

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Different Technologies Pty Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex telecoms projects in Roodepoort.

This role is an onsite, 12-month contract requiring strong delivery leadership across multi-vendor environments and a proven ability to align business goals with technical execution. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in project management with PMP/PRINCE2 and SAFe or Agile certifications, capable of bridging legacy systems with modern cloud-based solutions and managing

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project Management experience.
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification required.
• SAFe or Agile certification required.

Responsibilities

• Driving Delivery: manage end-to-end project lifecycles in a complex, multi-vendor telecoms environment.
• Navigate complexity: ensure seamless integration between legacy systems and new digital ecosystems.
• Translate tech: bridge business expectations and technical reality for Middleware, APIs, and Azure Cloud deployments.
• Stakeholder management: influence senior executives and technical leads and push back when necessary.

Education

PMP / PRINCE2 certification

SAFe or Agile certification

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Roodepoort I Onsite I 12x Month Contract

The Role:

We are not looking for a "yes" person. We are looking for a Project Manager who can walk into a room, command respect, and navigate the chaos of a complex telecommunications environment. The telecoms landscape is evolving, and we are at the forefront of the convergence between legacy networks and cutting-edge cloud infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving Delivery: Managing end-to-end project lifecycles in a highly complex, multi-vendor environment.
• Navigating Complexity: Cutting through the red tape to ensure seamless integration between legacy systems and new digital ecosystems.
• Tech Translation: Bridging the gap between business expectations and technical reality, specifically regarding Middleware, APIs, and Azure Cloud deployments.
• Stakeholder Management: Holding senior executives and technical leads accountable. You will need to push back when necessary and influence decisions without formal authority.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Project Management experience
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification
• SAFe or Agile certification