Senior Project Manager

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri in South Africa seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale enterprise projects, aligning with strategic goals, timelines and budgets. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and drive governance and reporting.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on risk and budget management across initiatives. You will coordinate with technical, operational and business units to ensure quality outcomes and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, engineering, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of professional experience, with at least 5+ years in project management roles.
• Proven experience delivering complex enterprise or technology-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex enterprise-level projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish project governance frameworks, communication plans, and reporting structures.
• Ensure projects align with business strategy and organizational priorities.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Engage and manage stakeholders at executive, operational, and technical levels.
• Provide regular project updates, dashboards, and progress reports to leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Teams

Job description

A Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex, large-scale projects while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management capabilities to successfully deliver cross-functional initiatives.

The Senior Project Manager oversees the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring project outcomes meet quality standards and business objectives. The role often involves managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating with technical, operational, and business teams.

2. Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Strategy

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex enterprise-level projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish project governance frameworks, communication plans, and reporting structures.
• Ensure projects align with business strategy and organizational priorities.

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage and manage stakeholders at executive, operational, and technical levels.
• Provide regular project updates, dashboards, and progress reports to leadership.
• Facilitate decision-making and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage issues and dependencies impacting project progress.
• Escalate critical risks or challenges to leadership when necessary.

Budget and Resource Management

• Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, and expenditure tracking.
• Optimize resource allocation across project teams.
• Ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining project quality and timelines.

Governance and Quality Assurance

• Maintain project documentation and governance processes.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Conduct project reviews and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.

3. Required Skills and Competencies

Project Management Expertise

• Strong experience managing large-scale, multi-team projects
• Expertise in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and project resources

Methodologies and Frameworks

Experience working with project delivery methodologies such as:

• Agile
• Scrum
• SAFe

Project Management Tools

Experience with tools such as:

• Microsoft Project
• Jira
• Confluence
• Microsoft Teams

4. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• 8–12+ years of professional experience, with at least 5+ years in project management roles
• Proven experience delivering complex enterprise or technology-driven projects

5. Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

6. Key Competencies and Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinking and decision-making ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• High level of organization and attention to detail