Our global client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join the Port Elizabeth team.
You will lead large, complex projects and drive full life cycle programs to success.
We're looking for a dynamic Project Manager who will oversee every aspect of project scope and delivery, ensuring we meet our goals on time and within budget.
You'll coordinate across cross-functional teams, engage with clients, and manage stakeholder expectations to make a real impact.
Essential Functions: Business Analysis Analyzing and gathering requirements Drawing up SOW and Business Case documents Project and Program Demand Management Project and Program Initiation, Planning and Execution Develop detailed project plans Assign resources and coordinate activities Manage resources (time, budget, people etc.)
Define project scope, goals, deliverables Conduct steering committee meetings, utilize communication plans Keep projects up to date in real time visibility, including RAID logs and subsequent dashboards and reporting Put together test cases and get stakeholder sign off Leadership Draw up communication plans and cadence Facilitate project meetings and steering committee calls Risks Management Identify risks as early as possible and develop mitigation strategies Ensure compliance with organizational policies and adherence to review boards Reporting Provide project/program status reports to project teams, steering committee and senior leadership Use dashboards within the PM tool to ensure compliance with the PMO governance standards Project Closure Ensure proper project closure is carried out Hand over documentation to help desk/support teams Benefits realization Project surveys Stakeholder management Primary point of contact for the project amongst all stakeholders Manage expectations to ensure clear and regular communication on project status Flexibility for calls with regional counterparts or stakeholders in other time zones Working alongside the PMO team on the rollout of the PMO, governance, standards and assisting business units Requirements · REQUIRED SKILLS: · Capacity to work independently to complete projects and tasks · Proficiency in understanding and communicating IT related concepts, technologies and methodologies in the industry.
· Proficiency in the use of project management software such as Wrike, Jira, MS Project etc.
· Proven experience managing successful teams and navigating complex issues · Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, to comprehend the conversations and to present key information clearly · Proven track record of successfully delivering projects, within time, scope, budget and resource constraints.
· Experience managing large, complex projects PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Management, Engineering or related field · 6+ years of IT project and program management · Certifications in: PMP, PgMP, Agile or Scrum certifications or equivalent are advantageous
