About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
A highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior IT Project Manager with 6 years’ experience in an Enterprise IT environment is wanted by a dynamic Education Specialist to join its team. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle — initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring & control, and closure — of Technology Services projects. The role exists to enable and support the College's strategic objectives through disciplined and effective project management. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7), preferably in Information Systems or Business Studies; OR NQF 6 qualification with at least 6 years' relevant IT Project Management experience. You will also require a proven track record managing third-party technology partners and service providers and have a strong proficiency in PMBOK, Agile (SAFe) and SDLC methodologies.
DUTIES:
- Develop project charters, plans, budgets and cashflow forecasts.
- Manage and report on expenditure against approved budgets.
- Lead and motivate Virtual Project teams comprising technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Facilitate organisational Change Management plans for strategic/high-impact projects.
- Manage third-party vendors, technology partners and service providers.
- Prepare and present status reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure effective risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project management frameworks.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7), preferably in Information Systems or Business Studies; OR NQF 6 qualification with at least 6 years' relevant IT Project Management experience.
- Post-graduate Diploma or formal certification in Project Management at practitioner level (highly desirable).
- PMI Membership recommended.
Experience/Skills –
- Minimum 6 years' IT project management experience in an Enterprise (large/complex) IT environment.
- Proven track record managing both hardware/infrastructure and systems-related projects with budgets of at least R2 million.
- At least 6 years' experience managing teams of 5 or more people.
- Proven track record managing third-party technology partners and service providers.
- Strong proficiency in PMBOK, Agile (SAFe) and SDLC methodologies.
- Excellent planning, organising, coordination and stakeholder communication skills.
- Strong analytical, numerical and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work effectively within project governance structures.
- Ability to deliver results in dynamic, fluid environments.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Integrity and sound financial stewardship.
- Analytical thinking and creative problem solving.
- Strong individual leadership and decision-making.
- Results-focused and professionally knowledgeable.
Desired Skills:
- Agile
- Change Management
- PMBOK
- Project Management
- Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
About The Employer:
A dynamic Education Specialist
