Project Manager

Joining their team means seizing the opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry-leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service, and teamwork are the foundation of success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of systems implementation, software deployment, and integration projects across the organization.
  

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and structured delivery plans, using project management tools for scheduling, dependency tracking, and portfolio visibility.
  

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve milestones on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
  

• Provide clear and consistent progress reporting, while proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and blockers.
  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, IT, finance, and operations, to ensure technical solutions integrate seamlessly with existing environments.
  

• Oversee proof-of-concept builds, pilot phases, and staged roll-outs, incorporating lessons learned into full implementation.
  

• Facilitate training sessions with L&D for clients and end-users to ensure adoption readiness and smooth system transitions.
  

• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine project processes to improve delivery efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen stakeholder confidence.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  

• PMP certification preferred; Agile or hybrid delivery credentials are highly advantageous.
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing systems implementation, R&D, or enterprise software integration projects. 
  

• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and across cross-functional teams.
  

• Experience aligning project outcomes with business requirements and transformation objectives.
  

• Proficient in frameworks including Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, and hybrid models.
  

• Skilled in SmartSheets for project scheduling, reporting, and milestone tracking.
  

• Familiar with RAID logs, governance checklists, and artifact traceability across concurrent projects.
  

Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage expectations across technical and non-technical audiences.
  

• Experience supporting change enablement through collaboration with Learning & Development teams.
  

• Confident in presenting project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and external partners.
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
  

• Experience managing project budgets, resource allocation, and vendor coordination.
  

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.