Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development budget

Hybrid work model in Port Elizabeth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation to lead strategic, high-impact transformation programs in Port Elizabeth. You will guide initiatives from strategy and planning through execution and post-implementation review, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term vision.

The role requires deep digital tech understanding, strong leadership, and a passion for driving change. Hybrid work combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on digital transformation or related technology projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience implementing them in complex environments.
• PMP or Agile certification is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects, ensuring they meet business objectives.
• Develop roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource plans for projects.
• Collaborate with IT, business units, and external partners to define scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes; implement proactive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure clear communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor performance and provide status reports to senior leadership; enable knowledge transfer post-project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PMP

CSM

SAFe

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation to join their innovative team in Port Elizabeth . This role is pivotal in leading and managing complex digital transformation initiatives that enhance business processes, customer experience, and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for guiding projects through their entire lifecycle, from strategy and planning to execution and post-implementation review, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term vision. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of digital technologies and a passion for driving change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of digital transformation projects, ensuring they meet defined business objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource plans, adapting as necessary to evolving requirements.
• Collaborate closely with IT, business units, and external partners to define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively, implementing proactive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, provide regular status reports to senior leadership, and ensure effective knowledge transfer post-project.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on digital transformation or related technology projects.
• Proven experience managing projects involving cloud migration, data analytics, AI/ML, or process automation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience implementing them in complex environments.
• PMP or Agile certification (e.g., CSM, SAFe) is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree is an advantage.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual leave and professional development budget for continuous learning.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility in Port Elizabeth .
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects that shape the future of the business.