Senior Software Implementation Lead - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

On-site parking

Public transport access

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to champion complex software implementation projects from our hub in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will translate business needs into actionable plans and guide diverse teams through delivery.

You will plan, execute, and monitor programs, manage budgets and risks, and drive user adoption of new technology across the organization, collaborating with senior stakeholders for digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business required.
• Minimum 7 years in project management with software implementation focus.
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent software projects.
• PM certifications like PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum Master desirable.
• Deep understanding of SDLC and PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Experience with ERP or CRM implementations is a plus.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules, budgets aligned to goals.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor progress, resources, and issues; implement changes.
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Communicate status to executives and manage vendor performance.
• Ensure adoption of new software by end users.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Business

Tools

ERP implementations

CRM implementations

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to champion complex software implementation projects from our hub in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will translate business needs into actionable plans and guide diverse teams through delivery.

You will plan, execute, and monitor programs, manage budgets and risks, and drive user adoption of new technology across the organization, collaborating with senior stakeholders for digital transformation.