Senior Project Manager
On-siteRandburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Define project scope, translate plans into milestones, and prepare comprehensive documentation covering prioritization, resource allocation, and budget management. Coordinate third-party vendors, identify interdependencies, and track deliverables using appropriate tools. Monitor progress, report to stakeholders, and facilitate scoping sessions to translate business requirements into functional solutions. Manage team motivation, approve changes and costs, and track risks impacting delivery. Ensure business cases and test cases are signed off by key stakeholders. Track and deliver projects within agreed objectives, standards, budget, and timelines.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6-8 years experience in managing multiple, large complex projects
- Solid direct knowledge and experience of project management methodologies
- Experience of managing activity across the hole of a project lifecycle inclusive of benefits tracking
- Proven ability to effectively work across teams at all levels
- Good financial business case skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in IT is preferred but not required
- Media/Telecoms/Finance industry project management experience preferred
- Rest of Africa hands on project experience will be advantageous
- Exposure to governance control and risk management
- 3 rd Party Vendor Management preferred
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