ENVIRONMENT:

A highly analytical & solutions-driven Senior IT Project Manager with 6 years’ experience in an Enterprise IT environment is wanted by a dynamic Education Specialist to join its team. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle — initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring & control, and closure — of Technology Services projects. The role exists to enable and support the College's strategic objectives through disciplined and effective project management. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7), preferably in Information Systems or Business Studies; OR NQF 6 qualification with at least 6 years' relevant IT Project Management experience. You will also require a proven track record managing third-party technology partners and service providers and have a strong proficiency in PMBOK, Agile (SAFe) and SDLC methodologies.

DUTIES:

• Develop project charters, plans, budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Manage and report on expenditure against approved budgets.
• Lead and motivate Virtual Project teams comprising technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Facilitate organisational Change Management plans for strategic/high-impact projects.
• Manage third-party vendors, technology partners and service providers.
• Prepare and present status reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management frameworks.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7), preferably in Information Systems or Business Studies; OR NQF 6 qualification with at least 6 years' relevant IT Project Management experience.
• Post-graduate Diploma or formal certification in Project Management at practitioner level (highly desirable).
• PMI Membership recommended.

Experience/Skills –

• Minimum 6 years' IT project management experience in an Enterprise (large/complex) IT environment.
• Proven track record managing both hardware/infrastructure and systems-related projects with budgets of at least R2 million.
• At least 6 years' experience managing teams of 5 or more people.
• Proven track record managing third-party technology partners and service providers.
• Strong proficiency in PMBOK, Agile (SAFe) and SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent planning, organising, coordination and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong analytical, numerical and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within project governance structures.
• Ability to deliver results in dynamic, fluid environments.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Integrity and sound financial stewardship.
• Analytical thinking and creative problem solving.
• Strong individual leadership and decision-making.
• Results-focused and professionally knowledgeable.