Senior Project Manager, Digital Transformation (Hybrid)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for its East London, Eastern Cape operations. You will spearhead critical digital transformation initiatives, align with strategic objectives, and drive innovation through cutting-edge technology.

You will manage complex programs from inception to delivery, leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders in a hybrid work setup. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of project management experience, a track record

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in project management with 5+ years in senior PM roles.
• Experience managing large-scale digital transformation projects in consulting or financial services.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital transformation projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, goals, resources, budget, and schedules.
• Manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships; ensure quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Mitigate risks and communicate progress to senior management; drive continuous PM improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Agile methods

Waterfall methods

Hybrid approaches

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/IT

MBA or PMP desirable

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for its East London, Eastern Cape operations. You will spearhead critical digital transformation initiatives, align with strategic objectives, and drive innovation through cutting-edge technology.

You will manage complex programs from inception to delivery, leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders in a hybrid work setup. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of project management experience, a track record