South Africa: IT Project Manager – Perm – Hybrid (Woodmead) – R900k per annum posted by E-Merge

About the Role

Our prestige client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to initiate, manage, and facilitate complex IT projects to successful delivery. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in stakeholder management, project reporting, and communication, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and lead project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and adherence to timelines.
• Monitor project progress, manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, provide regular updates, and manage stakeholder communication.
• Prepare and deliver detailed project reports, including status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders, maintaining transparency and trust.
• Identify and assess project risks, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Proactively address issues and resolve conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and environments, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
• Utilise problem-solving skills to address project challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring efficient use of resources and time management.
• Prioritise tasks and projects, ensuring critical deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Proven experience in IT project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder management, reporting, and communication.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and Agile methodologies

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Salary & Benefits

R900k per annum (Negotiable).