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Senior Project Manager (D365)

Senior Project Manager (D365)

EQ PlusCape Town, South Africa
12 days ago
Job description

An established and leading company in Cape Town is looking for someone with a solid IT background who has moved into project leadership and can confidently manage large-scale projects. Experience with D365 will be a strong advantage, but strong delivery skills and a track record in IT project management are what will stand out.

This is a 12-month contract and is based in Cape Town.

Youll be trusted to :

  • Shape project plans that balance scope, timelines, resources, and budget
  • Lead delivery teams, ensuring milestones are achieved and risks are managed proactively
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders at different levels, both locally and remotely
  • Oversee resource allocation, guiding teams and resolving challenges as they arise
  • Keep quality and governance front of mind, ensuring outcomes meet expectations
  • Monitor budgets closely, identifying opportunities for efficiencies
  • Provide leadership that motivates and enables teams to perform at their best
  • Drive lessons learned into future initiatives, supporting continuous improvement

The background were looking for includes :

  • A degree or diploma in IT, with a recognised project management certification (PMP or similar)
  • 10+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in software development before moving into project management
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC processes, from concept to deployment
  • Hands-on experience applying both Agile and traditional methodologies, with exposure to Scrum preferred
  • Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Confluence
  • Experience in financial services or insurance will be an advantage

    • Skills that will help you succeed here :

  • Clear, confident communication and the ability to influence across all levels
  • Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills
  • Financial and business awareness to back project decisions
  • Comfort managing complexity while keeping teams aligned and motivated
  • A mindset that values collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning

    • If you enjoy managing diverse projects, balancing structure with flexibility, and working closely with both technical and business stakeholders, this is a great opportunity to do so in a high-impact environment.

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