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Job Location drjobs

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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Duties & Responsibilities

Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver medium to large-scale projects or manage multiple smaller initiatives concurrently. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering projects on time within scope and on budget operating with a high degree of independence and ownership. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement cross-functional team leadership and expertise in both Agile and traditional project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and deliver medium-sized projects from initiation through to completion within agreed scope timeframes and budgets.
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of larger projects or multiple simultaneous smaller initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional teams ensuring collaboration and alignment across all project contributors.
  • Develop detailed project plans defining milestones dependencies and deliverables.
  • Monitor and track project progress proactively identifying risks and managing issues.
  • Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups backlog refinements sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations effectively ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Perform budgeting forecasting and resource planning to ensure optimal delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement and incorporate feedback into future project planning and execution.

Requirements:

  • 5-8 years experience in project management preferably within a PMO or structured delivery environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Project Management frameworks: Agile Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies.
  • Project Management certification preferred: PMP PRINCE2 Agile or Scrum Master (or equivalent).
  • Proven ability to lead without direct authority and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in project budgeting resource planning and forecasting.
  • Ability to navigate organizational change and lead projects in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills particularly under pressure.
  • High level of accountability ownership and a proactive results-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all organizational levels.
  • Proficient in project planning and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project JIRA or similar.

Location:

  • Johannesburg Gauteng

Workplace Type:

  • Hybrid

Job Type:

  • Contract

Experience Type:

  • Senior

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Employment Type

Full-Time

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