Overview
Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at multiSEARCH Recruitment
Key Responsibilities Project & Programme Delivery
- Manage and deliver multiple software development projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to timelines, scope, and budget.
- Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure).
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps.
- Ensure delivery is aligned to Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Modernisation & Innovation
- Lead delivery of system modernisation initiatives, including legacy transformation and digital platform enhancements.
- Drive innovation initiatives by enabling adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and improved delivery efficiency.
- Support the transition to modern, scalable, and cloud-aligned solutions.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with senior business stakeholders, executives, and technical teams to ensure alignment and delivery success.
- Manage expectations across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and project status meetings.
- Ensure effective communication across all levels of the organisation.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Lead and coordinate delivery across cross-functional teams, including:
- Development (Java, .NET)
- QA & Testing
- Business Analysis
- Architecture
- Dev Ops / Infrastructure
- Ensure collaboration and alignment across all delivery streams.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks and organisational standards.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Maintain accurate reporting on project performance, progress, and risks.
- Ensure compliance with audit and delivery standards (especially in regulated environments).
Process & Delivery Excellence
- Maintain a strong process-driven approach to delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement of project management practices.
- Ensure consistent use of project management methodologies, tools, and standards.
- Promote high-quality delivery practices across all projects.
Qualifications & Experience Qualifications
- Relevant Degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or related field; or relevant Diploma with extensive experience.
- Recognised project management certifications, such as:
- PMP
- PRINCE2*
- Agile / Scrum certifications (e.g., SAFe, Scrum Master)
Experience
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience as a Project Manager
- Proven experience within the Software Development industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Extensive experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale projects
- Proven experience in modernisation and transformation initiatives
Required Skills & Competencies Core Project Management Skills
- Strong project planning and execution capability
- Budget, resource, and schedule management
- Risk, issue, and dependency management
- Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies
Technical & Delivery Understanding
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
- Enterprise application delivery environments
- Familiarity with modern application environments (cloud, microservices, Dev Ops) advantageous
Stakeholder & Leadership Skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Ability to influence and operate at executive level
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership across diverse cross-functional teams
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Title: Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst
Company: multiSEARCH Recruitment
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
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