About the position
Our client is looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager to join their technology division. This role is suited to a highly organised, strategic, and delivery-focused project management professional with strong ICT operational exposure and the ability to lead complex technology initiatives across multiple business units.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end ICT projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, driving stakeholder engagement, overseeing project budgets and timelines, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives aligned to business objectives.
Location: Sandton (Head Office)
Work Model: Hybrid
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver multiple ICT projects from initiation through to implementation and support
- Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and contingency planning
- Coordinate project teams, assign responsibilities, and ensure alignment to project deliverables and business priorities
- Lead project governance processes, status reporting, stakeholder communication, and escalation management
- Manage project execution to ensure delivery within approved timelines, scope, and budget parameters
- Monitor project risks, dependencies, and resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency and successful outcomes
- Facilitate strategic analysis and provide recommendations on technology initiatives and process improvements
- Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) and coordinate vendor and supplier engagements
- Ensure compliance with organisational ICT standards, governance frameworks, and best practices
- Manage stakeholder relationships across business units, executive leadership, vendors, and service providers
- Negotiate and manage SLAs and OLAs with internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee Problem Management processes and act as escalation point for critical ICT issues
- Monitor project financials and ensure budget management within approved expenditure margins
- Ensure project overruns and scope changes are appropriately documented, approved, and managed
- Lead and mentor support staff, including performance management, succession planning, and staff development initiatives
- Conduct regular reporting sessions, progress reviews, and operational governance meetings
- Contribute to innovation initiatives and continuous improvement across ICT operations and project delivery methodologies
Requirements:
- ICT Diploma or related qualification
- Project Management qualification required
- ITIL Foundation Certification (ITIL v3)
- Valid driver’s license
- 3–5 years’ experience in a senior supervisory or management capacity
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Systems Administration
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Service Desk Supervision or Customer Service Management
- Minimum 1 year exposure to Business Analysis
- Minimum 1 year exposure to Project Administration
- Proven experience managing multiple ICT projects within enterprise environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management experience
- Experience managing budgets, timelines, project risks, and resource planning
Highly Advantageous:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Science, or Information Technology
- PMP, PRINCE2, PMBOK, or equivalent Project Management certification
- ITIL Practitioner Certification
- Experience within large enterprise or multi-site environments
- Exposure to ICT governance frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL
- Experience managing infrastructure, support, or systems implementation projects
Technical & Professional Skills:
- ICT project management methodologies
- Budgeting and financial management
- Risk management and mitigation planning
- Stakeholder and vendor management
- Service delivery and SLA management
- Project scheduling and resource allocation
- ICT operational management
- Problem Management and escalation handling
- Business analysis and requirements gathering
- Microsoft technology stack exposure
- Reporting, governance, and documentation
- Strong understanding of IT service management principles
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and sense of ownership
- Strong decision-making and prioritisation capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Financial and commercial awareness
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Strategic and operational thinking capability
What’s on Offer:
- Hybrid working model
- Exposure to enterprise-scale ICT projects
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic and evolving technology environment
- Leadership and strategic project ownership
- Career growth within a well-established organisation
- Collaborative and professional working environment
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Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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