Job Description The Technical Project Manager's primary focus will be on facilitating project delivery and driving change within the business through new IT project rollouts and process improvement initiatives.
As a key member of the IT Projects team, this role will involve managing ongoing projects, gathering future project requirements, and enabling business transformation through technology.
This role will have a strong focus on aiding transitions to new software solutions and enhancing internal technological enablement, while ensuring the solutions align with organisational strategies. Key Performance Outputs: Plan and execute IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
Track project progress, manage deadlines, and lead project meetings.
Gather and translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Collaborate with development teams to implement solutions aligned with industry best practices.
Facilitate workshops to resolve issues and refine technical and functional specifications.
Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring clear communication of deliverables and risks.
Oversee resource planning, including external consultants and suppliers.
Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Stay updated on emerging technologies to enhance solution designs.
Document and maintain comprehensive project plans, reports, and logs.
Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and senior management.
Evaluate existing systems and propose end-to-end enhancements.
Assist with user acceptance testing and process change implementation.
Identify and implement process improvements to optimize business solutions.
Lead project teams, ensuring seamless delivery and adherence to project goals.
Requirements Functional / Technical Background in end-to-end software development projects and methodologies.
Strong business analysis skills, including providing end-user training.
Good understanding of relational data management principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools/software such as Jira.
Solid organisational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.
Excellent computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong focus on systems and process improvements Qualifications / Education Education: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems or Project Management (PMP/PRINCE II preferred).
Experience: 3-5 years in a similar role with expertise in project management processes and systems.
Advantageous Experience: ERP rollouts, BI/data analytics projects, or fruit exports/agriculture/finance.
Skills: Proficiency in Agile methodologies, relational data management, and tools like Jira.
Requirements Functional / Technical Background in end-to-end software development projects and methodologies.
Strong business analysis skills, including providing end-user training.
Good understanding of relational data management principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools/software such as Jira.
Solid organisational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.
Excellent computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong focus on systems and process improvements Qualifications / Education Education: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems or Project Management (PMP/PRINCE II preferred).
Experience: 3-5 years in a similar role with expertise in project management processes and systems.
Advantageous Experience: ERP rollouts, BI/data analytics projects, or fruit exports/agriculture/finance.
Skills: Proficiency in Agile methodologies, relational data management, and tools like Jira.