Project Manager

Remuneration:	R45000 - R45000 per month cost-to-company
Location:	Midrand
Education level:	Honours
Job level:	Senior
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Often
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#FP172
Company:	Finding Personnel

Job title: Project manager
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Industry: Information technology and AI services
Salary / CTC: R45,000 (Depending on current earnings, qualifications, and experience)
Reporting to: General manager – AI and services

Job summary:

Our client is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee and manage IT projects within their organisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Monitor and control project progress, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional project teams.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Conduct regular project team meetings to review progress, address issues, and plan next steps.
• Identify potential project risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Resolve conflicts and challenges that arise during project execution.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and adherence to financial constraints.
• Allocate resources effectively and efficiently to meet project requirements.
• Track and report on project expenditures and financial performance.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports and updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Address stakeholder concerns and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-project evaluations.
• Maintain records of project deliverables, changes, and approvals.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Experience and knowledge:

• Proven experience (typically five or more years) in IT project management, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Experience with IT services, infrastructure projects, and software development processes is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a project manager, preferably in AI, machine learning, or related technology fields, is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and methodologies, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, is an advantage.

Skills and education:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL is a plus.
• Above average computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana).

Personal attributes and qualities:

• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to deployment emergencies outside of regular business hours as needed.
• Mature, outgoing, and positive individual.
• Self-managed, proactive, and takes accountability.
• Enjoys engaging with diverse people, including different cultures, religions, and belief systems.
• High level of energy, motivated, and driven.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Compliance competencies:

• Perform all duties with integrity, adhering to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all relevant legal, contractual, and other requirements as mandated by the company code of conduct.
• Stay updated with changes in applicable compliance obligations, controls, and measures relevant to the role.

Extras:

• Travel required: Yes
• Driver’s licence and vehicle: Yes
• Grooming: Must be well-groomed and present a positive corporate image.
• Languages: English

 

 

 

 

Posted on 15 Aug 09:02, Closing date 14 Oct