Software Delivery Project Manager

Open Box Software, LLC

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Open Box Software is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own software projects from initiation to delivery in Cape Town. You will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay within scope, budget, and agreed timelines.

You will bring structure to complex environments, communicate confidently with stakeholders, and create clarity for delivery teams. The role demands balancing client expectations with commercial priorities and technical realities.

Qualifications

3–5 years of project management or delivery experience in software development or digital environments.
Proven ability to lead software projects end-to-end across the full SDLC.
Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery, adapting as needed.
Experience managing scope, budgets, timelines, resources, dependencies and risks.
Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management with clear accountability.

Responsibilities

Lead technology projects from initiation through implementation and handover.
Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables and success criteria.
Establish clear project plans, milestones and governance processes.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, BA, QA, and vendors.
Facilitate project ceremonies and maintain momentum across the delivery lifecycle.
Monitor progress, risks and constraints and address issues proactively.
Manage budgets, resources and commercial performance.
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting and delivery forecasts.
Communicate progress and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Build trusted relationships with clients as the central delivery contact.
Manage changing requirements with clear prioritisation and change control.