Senior Project Manager - DBN

BETSoftware; Durban; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Project Manager, where you'll lead software development projects from inception to deployment. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills, with a focus on Agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement. You'll coordinate multiple initiatives, establish best practices, and ensure alignment with client goals. If you have a passion for driving project success and fostering positive relationships across teams, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications in project management are essential.
• Strong experience in software development project management is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to deployment.
• Define Statements of Work and project specifications.

Skills

Project Management Certifications (PMP, Prince II, Scrum Master)

5+ years of project management experience

Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban methodologies

MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Leadership and motivational skills

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Tools

CA Clarity PPM

MS TFS/Azure DevOps

Dynatrace

Job description

Job title: Senior Project Manager - DBN

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban | Deadline: May 24, 2025

You Bring:

• Relevant Project Management Certifications: PMP, Prince II, Scrum Master
• At least 5 years of project management experience, specifically in software development projects
• Experience with full product lifecycle and understanding of development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint; experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills across multiple business and technology teams
• Experience with tools like CA Clarity PPM, MS TFS/Azure DevOps, Dynatrace
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical audiences
• High influence and stakeholder management skills

What You’ll Do:

• Define Statements of Work and project specifications
• Manage full project lifecycle from initiation to deployment for large or multiple initiatives
• Coordinate multiple projects to support strategic objectives
• Establish and improve project management practices, templates, and tools
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plans
• Collaborate with team leads to procure resources and meet objectives
• Ensure solutions align with client goals and industry best practices
• Understand dependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
• Manage project scope, changes, and stakeholder communications effectively
• Report on project metrics, risks, issues, and success criteria
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and sponsors
• Maintain executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement
• Develop understanding of stakeholder landscape and organizational linkages
• Foster positive relationships internally and externally to support company strategy