Senior Software Delivery & IT Projects Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Career growth

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead software development and IT delivery across multiple projects. You will define scope, schedules and budgets, guide agile teams, and partner with clients to ensure value and timely deployment.

The role requires a strong technical background, 8+ years in project management, and proven success with budgets above R20 million. You will orchestrate SDLC activities, risk management, vendor coordination and security compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• An MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of project management experience with 5+ years in software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software and IT infrastructure projects from initiation to deployment.
• Define scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and success criteria with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including resource allocation and risk management.
• Oversee Agile teams, run Scrum ceremonies, and manage backlog grooming.
• Manage client expectations, communications, and satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure best practices in software development, QA, and IT security standards.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Client communication

Risk management

Vendor management

Project coordination

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead software development and IT delivery across multiple projects. You will define scope, schedules and budgets, guide agile teams, and partner with clients to ensure value and timely deployment.

The role requires a strong technical background, 8+ years in project management, and proven success with budgets above R20 million. You will orchestrate SDLC activities, risk management, vendor coordination and security compliance,