Senior Project Manager IT
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Contract
- Full-time
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of IT application projects including software implementations and upgrades.
- Define project scope, technical requirements, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams.
- Select and apply appropriate methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) depending on project requirements.
- Oversee vendor and third-party partner engagement for outsourced or co-delivered IT projects.
- Ensure alignment of projects with IT strategy, and security policies.
- Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring project goals are clearly understood and delivered.
- Provide transparent communication and reporting on progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership.
- Manage relationships with software vendors, service providers, and consultants.
- Lead cross-functional project teams including business analysts, developers, engineers, and QA testers.
- Mentor junior project managers and foster a high-performance culture within IT project delivery.
- Encourage collaboration, innovation, and adoption of new technologies and practices
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Masters preferred).
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT project management
- Proven experience managing enterprise-level IT projects such as ERP implementations, cloud migrations, cybersecurity initiatives, or application development.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud computing, AI, automation).
- Knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
- Risk management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong decision-making and analytical abilities
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in the IT industry
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
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