Introduction
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the IT industry, including at least 5 years in software development
- Proven success managing end-to-end IT projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Experience in the Financial Services or Insurance industry (advantageous)
- Skilled in working with diverse stakeholders (local and international)
- Strong track record using JIRA, Confluence, and other project management tools
- Solid understanding of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and IT governance frameworks
Responsibilities
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgetsLead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budgetTrack progress, manage risks, and ensure all milestones are metBuild and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCommunicate updates, risks, and dependencies clearly and consistentlyAllocate and manage resources efficiently across projectsIdentify, monitor, and mitigate project risks proactivelyEnsure deliverables meet required quality and business standardsConduct post-project reviews and apply lessons learned to future initiativesMentor and guide project team members, promoting collaboration and accountabilityFoster an Agile, growth-oriented, and high-performance team cultureIdentify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practicesCompetency Framework
Drives Results : Delivers outcomes that meet time, cost, and quality goalsClient Focus : Keeps business and client needs central to decisionsCollaboration : Builds strong relationships and promotes teamworkAdaptability : Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and environmentsDecision Quality : Uses sound judgment in complex, fast-moving situationsProject Oversight : Skilled in planning, tracking, and reporting across portfoliosOrganizational Savvy : Understands business structures and navigates effectivelyLeadership : Inspires, motivates, and guides teams toward successIf you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV for review.
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