Technical Project Manager (Hr Transformation )

Datacentrix; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee a large-scale HR technology implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Oracle HR systems, strong project management skills, and a solid background in the mining industry. Responsibilities include managing project plans, ensuring system integrations, and leading a technical team. This role is based in Johannesburg, offering an opportunity to lead significant HR transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in technical project management, ideally in HR and mining industry.
• Deep understanding of systems integration and business analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets for technical workstreams.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across architecture, integration, and analysis teams.
• Oversee design and validation of HR technology solutions.
• Define and enforce architecture principles and frameworks.
• Manage integration of HR systems with payroll, ERP, and other enterprise platforms.

Skills

Project management skills (PMBOK or Agile)

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

Business analysis

Leadership and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Oracle HCM

TOGAF

PMP / PRINCE2

CBAP

Job description

Job title : Technical Project Manager (HR Transformation)

Job Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : December 24,

Job by industries

A mining client of MTS is looking for a Technical Project Manager to manage and deliver a large-scale Human Resources technology project, ensuring successful implementation of solution architecture, enterprise architecture, systems integration, and business analysis.

The project is focused on Oracle HR systems and candidates interested must have experience with Oracle HCM or similar platforms

Required Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

Strong project management skills (PMBOK or Agile).

Deep understanding of solution architecture, enterprise architecture, and systems integration.

Advanced business analysis capabilities (BABOK Level 4).

Experience with Oracle HR systems and related technologies.

Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Certifications : PMP / PRINCE2, TOGAF, CBAP (preferred).

8+ years' experience in technical project management, ideally in HR and mining industry.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets for technical workstreams.

Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.

Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across architecture, integration, and analysis teams.

Solution Architecture

Oversee design and validation of HR technology solutions (Oracle HCM or similar).

Ensure scalability, security, and compliance with mining industry standards.

Enterprise Architecture

Define and enforce architecture principles and frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent).

Deliver conceptual (L1), logical (L2), and physical (L3) architecture models for HR systems.

Systems Integration

Manage integration of HR systems with payroll, ERP, and other enterprise platforms.

Ensure data flow integrity and interoperability across systems.

Business Analysis

Lead requirements gathering and documentation for HR processes and systems.

Validate functional specifications and support testing and UAT.

Technical Team Management

Coordinate activities of solution architects, integration specialists, business analysts, and other technical team members.

Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary technical liaison between HR leadership, IT governance, and vendors.

Communicate technical progress and risks to senior management.