Senior Project Manager - Hybrid Tech & Innovation Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior-level salary

Hybrid work

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Transformative projects

Collaborative culture

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng invites a Senior Project Manager to lead technology and innovation initiatives. The role combines remote work flexibility with essential on-site collaboration, guiding projects from concept to deployment and aligning with strategic goals.

You will partner with R&D, product development, and IT, applying strong technical insight, risk management, and stakeholder communication to deliver transformative solutions in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience focusing on technology and innovation projects.
• Proven experience managing complex cross-functional technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of technology and innovation projects.
• Develop project strategies, roadmaps, and detailed execution plans.
• Oversee the research, development, and implementation of new technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and R&D teams.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines, ensuring efficient utilization.
• Identify and assess project risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project progress, technical challenges, and potential breakthroughs to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Foster an environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement in technology adoption.
• Ensure projects align with the company's strategic innovation goals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Hybrid/Agile PM

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng invites a Senior Project Manager to lead technology and innovation initiatives. The role combines remote work flexibility with essential on-site collaboration, guiding projects from concept to deployment and aligning with strategic goals.

You will partner with R&D, product development, and IT, applying strong technical insight, risk management, and stakeholder communication to deliver transformative solutions in a hybrid environment.