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IT Project Manager – (6 to 12 months)

Technology

South Africa Contract / 6-12mnth

Project Manager – IT Transformation (6 to 12-Month Contract)

Overview
Our client is a leading organization undergoing a significant strategic business and IT transformation initiative. This program involves the delivery of SAP and non-SAP projects across various business units and regions, aligned with the strategic portfolio office and the client’s governance framework.

The role requires a skilled Project Manager to lead and oversee multiple software and infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery within agreed timeframes, quality standards, and budget constraints. The ideal candidate will act as a key liaison between stakeholders, nurturing relationships, driving project excellence, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership:

  • Build and develop project teams, fostering high performance through clear purpose, direction, and motivation.
  • Lead projects from initial requirements gathering through to deployment, including scope definition, risk mitigation, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Ensure adherence to established methodologies and governance frameworks while maintaining clear communication channels and regular milestone reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
  • Lead meetings with senior leadership to define strategic objectives, project success factors, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Serve as the first escalation point for any project-related risks or issues.

Planning and Execution:

  • Coordinate resources to meet project goals, proactively managing priorities with business leaders.
  • Monitor project performance against timelines and budgets, addressing deviations and keeping projects on track.
  • Produce and present accurate, targeted progress reports for decision-making purposes at all levels.

Change Management:

  • Partner with the change management team to ensure teams are prepared for business readiness and go-live activities.
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing and provide relevant information to support seamless execution during change initiatives.

Quality and Governance:

  • Implement and maintain robust project governance structures, ensuring compliance with the organization’s delivery standards and stage gate requirements.
  • Participate in governance bodies, such as risk management and design forums, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Collaborate with functional teams, including procurement, HR, legal, and finance, to mitigate risks and support project execution.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • IT Diploma or Degree.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing IT-related projects (infrastructure and applications).
  • Proven experience leading complex, high-stakes projects in IT environments.
  • Strong project planning, design, control, and implementation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage resources, allocate budgets, and deliver within tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.

Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in delivering transformational IT initiatives for a prominent organization. The position offers the chance to work on innovative and impactful projects while collaborating with a highly skilled and motivated team.

Location: This is a 12-month contract opportunity. While primarily office-based, some remote flexibility may be considered.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply today.

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Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2411-348883
Salary:
Salary per: annum
Job Duration: 6-12mnth
Job Start Date: 2025/01/13
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: South Africa
Job Types: Contract

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