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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