A project management firm in Cape Town is seeking a Project Manager to lead variable-sized IT projects. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in managing IT projects, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and familiarity with project management tools like JIRA. This role involves risk management, budgeting, and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure project success.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in managing IT projects.
Experience managing outsourced projects in a multi-vendor environment.
Solid experience in SAAS solution implementation.
Responsabilités
Define & manage the project in accordance with the PM methodology.
Stakeholder management - establish and maintain professional relationships.
Connaissances
Project Management principles
Stakeholder engagement skills
Good communication and networking skills
Planning and organisational skills
Ability to work independently
Formation
Grade 12
Relevant IT or Project Management qualification
Outils
JIRA
MS Lists
PPO
Description du poste
Responsible for leading variable‑sized projects with variable complexities (or managing specific tasks within a larger project) as specified by the business requirements for the Group. The project management responsibilities may stretch across both Business and IT domains.
Output / Core Tasks
Define & manage the project in accordance with the PM methodology, governance & standards
Effective prioritisation process of scope items across project scope based on Available capacity, Budget availability and Expected business benefit realisation
Effective progress and finance tracking and feedback
Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilisation
Accountable for procurement process, vendor contracting & delivery management in accordance with contractual agreements
Effective utilisation of project management forums for reporting, escalation & decision‑making (Project-, Steercom- & Investment committee meetings)
Apply formal Change Management process (scope, budget, timeline) when required
Stakeholder management - establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders
Smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU Support & Maintenance
Qualifications :
Grade 12
Relevant IT or Project Management qualification
Experience :
3+ years of experience in managing IT projects
Applicable experience in managing outsourced projects in a multi‑vendor environment
Solid experience in SAAS solution implementation and the importance of authentication and authorisation of users
Solid experience in IT and Architecture governance
Relevant experience in managing projects in Financial Services
Project Management Knowledge w.r.t. :
Principles of Project Management
Project Management methodologies
Project Life Cycle
Project Management Tools
Project Planning and Control techniques
Good understanding of SDLC / DEVSECOPS processes
Resource Management
Financial Management
Quotation Development
Sound understanding of the RFP / RFI process
Contract & Vendor Management
JIRA, MS Lists, PPO
Basic knowledge about IT security having been exposed to projects that have a security impact
Basic knowledge and awareness of the POPI legislation and the impact thereof on projects
Basic knowledge of relevant business areas as described above
Competencies :
Confidence
Self‑starter
Ability to work independently
Good communication and networking skills
Stakeholder engagement skills
Planning and organisational skills
Innovative thinking
Delivery focused
Teamwork
Ability to work on multiple tasks in a complex Business and IT landscape
Having the ability to translate IT terminology into Business terms
Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.
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