IT Project Manager

SUMMARY:
IT Project Manager

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location:

City of Cape Town, Cape Town, Woodstock

Job Type:

12 month 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
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans

Required Qualifications:

• Project management qualification or certification
• MBA

Education:

Relevant degree in IT or related field

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in the IT industry

Knowledge and Skills:

• Structured approach to project management
• Diplomatic communication style
• Detail-oriented with an eye for accuracy
• Ability to build strong relationships with executives and senior line managers
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, JIRA, and Trello

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional project management certifications
• Experience in Agile methodology

Working Conditions:

This role is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The IT Project Manager is expected to work full-time hours on a contract basis. Occasional travel may be required for project meetings or stakeholder engagements.

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