About the position
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.
IT / FINANCE
Qualifications & Experience
- 4 - 7 years' experience in Project Management within IT environments
- Strong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
- Solid understanding of IT concepts such as applications, infrastructure, and system integration
- Experience managing end-to-end IT project delivery across cross-functional teams
- Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
- Relevant certifications advantageous (PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum Certification)
- Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD environments beneficial
- Basic understanding of IT security and risk management principles advantageous
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of IT projects within agreed timelines and scope
- Plan, monitor, track, and report on project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and approved by stakeholders
- Maintain project documentation, RAID logs, and all relevant delivery artefacts
- Coordinate activities between development teams, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders
- Identify potential risks proactively and implement mitigation plans
- Ensure project delivery aligns with quality standards and business expectations
- Provide clear and concise project reporting to leadership and stakeholders
- Monitor project performance and ensure effective communication across all teams
- Drive accountability and ensure project milestones are achieved successfully
Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and highly organised approach to project delivery
- Excellent planning, coordination, and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced Agile environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability
- Ability to challenge assumptions and ensure clarity before execution
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure
- Results-driven with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.
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