SUMMARY:
IT Project Manager

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg Metro, Sandton

Job Type

Contract, expected to work full-time hours

Job Duties

• Plan, execute, and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Draught and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Degree
• PMP certification
• Agile certification

Education

Must hold a relevant Degree in a related field

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the IT and Internet industry

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong project management skills
• Experience with IT Project Management in Strategic Business Projects
• Proficient in software integration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with leading cross-functional teams

Working Conditions

The Project Manager is expected to work full-time hours on a contract basis. The role may require occasional travel to client sites.