Strategic IT Project Leader for Enterprise Deployments

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives across the Polokwane operations. The role requires extensive experience managing large-scale IT projects, complex system implementations, and infrastructure upgrades.

You will define project scope, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure delivery of solutions that align with business objectives. PMP or equivalent is preferred and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT project management experience, including large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Proven delivery of IT infrastructure, software development, and system integration projects.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred; familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee project teams, providing direction, support, and mentorship to drive high performance.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and vendors to define requirements and ensure alignment.
• Implement and refine project management methodologies to optimize delivery processes.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement effective solutions to keep projects on track.

Skills

IT Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives across the Polokwane operations. The role requires extensive experience managing large-scale IT projects, complex system implementations, and infrastructure upgrades.

You will define project scope, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure delivery of solutions that align with business objectives. PMP or equivalent is preferred and leadership is essential.