Senior Tech Implementation Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge technology projects in Ns

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement planning

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead technology implementation initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on delivering new systems, software, and technology solutions with strong governance and strategic impact.

You will manage project scope, timelines, budgets and resources, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure seamless deployment with minimal disruption to operations while guiding stakeholders to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience focusing on technology implementation and IT infrastructure.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC, and network technologies.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology implementation projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans with resources, budget, and risks.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and third-party contractors to meet milestones.
• Oversee testing, deployment, and post-implementation support of new technologies.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Agile and Waterfall

IT infrastructure knowledge

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead technology implementation initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on delivering new systems, software, and technology solutions with strong governance and strategic impact.

You will manage project scope, timelines, budgets and resources, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure seamless deployment with minimal disruption to operations while guiding stakeholders to successful outcomes.