Strategic Senior Project Manager – Lead High-Impact Projects

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead pivotal initiatives in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive complex projects from conception to completion, guiding cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in project management, including 3 years in a senior leadership capacity. PMI/PRINCE2 knowledge and proficiency with MS Project and Jira are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive project management experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with PMI, PRINCE2; proficient with MS Project and Jira.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and closing of multiple projects to align with strategic goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, budgets, and risks.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a high-performance environment.
• Manage stakeholder communication with regular status updates on risks and issues.
• Implement and refine project management methodologies and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures to meet financial objectives.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change management

PM frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Master's degree a plus

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead pivotal initiatives in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive complex projects from conception to completion, guiding cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in project management, including 3 years in a senior leadership capacity. PMI/PRINCE2 knowledge and proficiency with MS Project and Jira are highly valued.