Gauteng: Project Manager – Public Utilities Metering posted by IntelliStaff

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join our team in Johannesburg, Sandton. As a key member of the Delivery team, you will drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Your primary responsibility will be to contribute during the pre-project lifecycle before taking ownership of customer delivery projects. With a strong focus on delivering new or enhanced products to achieve customer satisfaction through the realization of business benefits, this role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all data preparation and collection for projects, including all project documentation.
• Apply project management methodologies in the development and execution of project plans, schedules, budgets, control points, risk assessments, monitoring, resource allocation, and status reporting.
• Manage day-to-day project scope, including meetings, status coordination, schedules, project plans, and financials.
• Foster a strong strategic image of company capability.
• Inform management of deviations from schedule, scope, or budget, with recommendations to bring projects back on track.
• Multi-task across multiple project activities and concurrent projects.
• Actively participate in customer meetings with Sales and Operational teams.
• Participate in solution design, testing, and training activities.
• Identify resource requirements and assign project responsibilities accordingly.
• Comply with solution delivery and corporate policies and procedures.
• Protect company and customer information assets to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders including sales, operations, systems engineering, service providers, product development teams, and other cross-functional groups.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in project management.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is essential.
• Professional certification (PMP, PMI) is required.
• Working knowledge of MS Project is required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and/or internationally.
• Experience within the utility industry is advantageous.
• Exposure to software projects and international project environments is highly desirable.

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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