Tech Project Manager

hearX; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A health tech company based in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee strategic projects in the medical and health tech environment. You will implement project strategies, manage stakeholder communications, and maintain compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has a degree or certification in Project Management, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a solid understanding of the medical device or software development sectors. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management.
• Experience with internal and external stakeholder management.
• Highly desirable: experience with hardware, medical device, or software development industries.

Responsibilities

• Implement project strategies involving tool identification and documentation.
• Manage stakeholder alignment through structured feedback meetings.
• Compile and store project documentation in accordance with QMS processes.

Skills

Project and Process Management

Project lifecycle management

Project Control

Risk Management

Research and Presentation skills

Education

Degree or relevant formal certification in Project Management

Registration at relevant project management institute

Degree in Engineering or Bcom Informatics/Information systems

Job description

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to ensure various strategic projects within the medical and health tech environment are managed and completed. The position focuses on equipping resources with the knowledge and information required to complete projects in accordance with timelines, ranging from hardware market entry to internal large feature development projects.

Work Location & Remote Working

Work Location: 180 Garsfontein Road, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria.

Remote Working: In line with Company Policy.

Relevant Years of Experience

• 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management (60%): Implementation of project strategies and "way-of-work" involves tool identification, documentation, and consideration of commercial, legal, and operational aspects. Methodologies focus on high-quality, auditable project delivery through the definition of scope, milestones, budget tracking, risk mitigation, and change management to ensure on-time and in-full delivery.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication (30%): This area centers on identifying stakeholders and ensuring alignment through structured feedback meetings and defined communication cadences. Proactive course correction and expectation management prevent scope creep while ensuring seamless handovers upon project completion.
• Record-Keeping (10%): Responsibility includes compiling and storing project documentation in accordance with QMS processes and standards such as ISO, CE, and FDA. Emphasis is placed on maintaining records throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance and contribute to the broader organizational ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

• Degree OR relevant formal certification in Project Management (Essential).
• Registration at relevant project management institute (Desirable).
• Degree in Engineering or Bcom Informatics/Information systems (Desirable).

Required Nature of Experience

• Project Management.
• Internal and external stakeholder management.
• Highly desirable: Experience with/in hardware, medical device industries or software development industries.

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Project and Process Management.
• Project lifecycle management (Initiation and planning to closure).
• Project Control.
• Risk Management.
• Research and Presentation skills.

Important

The Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and non-discriminatory recruitment practices. The job description listed above is not exhaustive or definitive and may change to meet evolving business needs; candidates will be consulted about any adjustments to roles and duties. Employee performance will be reviewed against agreed objectives, and changes to responsibilities may be implemented accordingly. All employment decisions will be made in compliance with applicable policies and legal requirements.