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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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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