Project Manager
Cape Town, South Africa3d ago
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Product / Program management
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3d ago
Skills
agileoracleproject managementscrumstakeholder management
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT projects within a large public sector environment. This role focuses on digital transformation initiatives and bespoke web-based application projects. The contract runs until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
The successful candidate will manage project planning, resources, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage IT projects from initiation to delivery.
- Coordinate teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and risks.
- Monitor progress and provide stakeholder reporting.
- Support the delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Manager.
- A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related project management certification.
- Experience developing and managing detailed project plans.
- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Experience measuring project performance using project management tools and techniques.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead and oversee teams of professionals.
- Strong presentation skills at executive and board level.
- Experience delivering large-scale Microsoft and Oracle solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading complex IT initiatives.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on impactful public sector digital transformation projects.
- Hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely from home.
- Opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and improvement of essential public services.