Senior Project Manager (Office Relocation Experience)

Datacentrix; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Senior Project Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle for facilities infrastructure and workplace transitions, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, while managing stakeholder expectations and coordinating with various teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience managing facilities-related projects.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of health & safety standards and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage relocation and facilities projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

PMBOK-compliant methodologies

Job description

Managed Talent Solutions a Business Unit within Datacentrix is looking for a Senior Project Manager who is highly organized and results-driven and has proven experience managing complex projects involving facilities infrastructure, workplace transitions and organizational relocations . The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle – from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout – ensuring all relocation or facilities upgrade projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget .

The ideal candidate must hold a recognized project management certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) , PRINCE2 , or be proficient in PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) methodologies.

Required Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, or a related field .
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience managing medium to large-scale facilities-related projects, with specific experience in organizational relocations or structural refurbishments.
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
• Certification in Project Management :

PMP (Project Management Professional)

• PRINCE2 (Practitioner or Foundation)
• PMBOK-compliant methodologies
• Strong understanding of building systems, health & safety standards, and facilities operations .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage relocation, refurbishment, and facilities-based projects , including moving departments, business units, or entire organizations from one building / location to another.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans , including scope, timeline, budget, and resources.
• Conduct site assessments , feasibility studies, risk assessments, and impact analyses.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain regular communication with executives, internal teams, and external service providers (e.g., contractors, architects, IT vendors).
• Coordinate with Facilities, IT, Security, and HR teams to ensure business continuity during transitions.
• Manage procurement of services and resources (e.g., movers, furniture, infrastructure) as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, health and safety, and building standards during facilities projects.
• Prepare and present project status reports , documentation, and post-project evaluations to key stakeholders.
• Apply project management best practices and ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Oversee the decommissioning and recommissioning of spaces, systems, and equipment.
• Maintain project documentation, including change control, issue logs, risk registers, and communication plans.

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