About the position
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager (Intermediate) to join them on an independent contract basis
Hybrid / CPT based
Project Manager - IT Delivery & Agile Environments
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager who thrives in Agile delivery environments and understands the practical realities of IT project execution. This role is ideal for someone who is structured, methodical, and takes pride in ensuring the fundamentals are consistently delivered - from planning and documentation through to execution, governance, and reporting.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive in managing risks and dependencies, and confident working across technical and business teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of IT projects across cross-functional teams
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and delivery artefacts
- Track and report on project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and aligned with stakeholder expectations
- Coordinate delivery activities between development, infrastructure, security, and business teams
- Proactively identify delivery risks and drive mitigation actions before escalation is required
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, quality standards, and business expectations
- Provide concise and accurate status reporting to stakeholders and leadership
- Support continuous improvement within delivery processes and team collaboration
Required Skills & Experience
- 4-7 years' experience in Project Management within IT or technology environments
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and/or Kanban
- Solid knowledge of IT concepts including applications, infrastructure, integrations, and delivery lifecycles
- Strong attention to detail with a disciplined and structured approach to project execution
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to challenge assumptions, drive clarity, and ensure alignment before execution begins
- Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar project management platforms
Nice to Have
- Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD delivery environments
- Basic understanding of IT security and risk considerations
- Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent
Personal Attributes
- Detail-driven and quality-focused
- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation skills
- Collaborative team player with a professional approach
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
Desired Skills:
- Project Governance
- Project Management Agile
- Certified Project
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