Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide solution implementations from East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. This hybrid role combines remote work with on-site stakeholder engagement to deliver ERP/CRM deployments and other core business systems.

You will manage end-to-end IT projects, champion enterprise architecture, and guide cross-functional teams through SDLC processes. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/BA or related field; PMP or PRINCE2 desirable.
• 7-9 years of project management experience delivering enterprise IT solutions (ERP, CRM, SCM).
• Proven track record of delivering large IT projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, SDLC, and Agile/Waterfall implementations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of enterprise solution implementations.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resources with stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional teams including IT, analysts and vendors.
• Oversee configuration, data migration, integration and testing phases.
• Develop and execute change management and communication plans.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial accountability.
• Ensure governance, quality standards and best practices are followed.
• Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders including executives.
• Monitor progress and provide accurate status reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/BA or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of enterprise-wide solutions in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the critical need for on-site engagement with stakeholders and teams. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of large-scale IT projects, focusing on the integration and deployment of enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), or other core business systems. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of enterprise architecture, robust project management methodologies, and exceptional leadership capabilities. This position is key to driving operational efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise solution implementation projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including IT specialists, business analysts, and external vendors.
• Oversee system configuration, data migration, integration, and testing phases.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management and communication plans.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial accountability.
• Ensure adherence to project governance, quality standards, and best practices.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with all project stakeholders, including executive sponsors.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular, accurate status reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• 7-9 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on implementing enterprise-level solutions (ERP, CRM, SCM, etc.).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale IT projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and various implementation methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, managing both remote and on-site project activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive annual salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications are readily available.
• This hybrid role in East London provides a challenging and rewarding work environment, offering the chance to shape critical enterprise systems and advance your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.