Software Project Manager

3 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa HR Talent Partner SA Full time

Software Project Manager position available in Durban. One of the largest Media and Software Development Companies in South Africa is looking for a Software Project Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent basis at their offices in Durban. They are offering an excellent package plus internal career advancement opportunities. Core Purpose of The Job: The Software Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT software implementation and enhancement projects. They will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with quality and business requirements. The role requires proactive stakeholder engagement, resource coordination, risk management, and disciplined project governance. Qualifications / Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management / IT advantageous Project Management certification (Prince2, PMP, Agile, Scrum Master) beneficial Knowledge of IT infrastructure and software development processes 3 to 5 years proven track record managing IT software delivery projects Experience managing cross‑functional project teams Vendor and stakeholder management experience Dimensions of the Job: Excellent project planning and organisational skills Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Software Development Life Cycle Excellent communication skills Strong financial management and budgeting capability Experience with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Scrum Master etc.) Ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams Analytical and problem‑solving ability Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Practiced risk and issue management discipline Nature And Scope of the Job: Manage end‑to‑end delivery of software projects within agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters Ensure effective collaboration between Business Analysts, Developers, Testers, and other internal and external stakeholders Drive requirements gathering, documentation, and change control processes Facilitate project meetings and progress reporting Ensure clear and timeous communication to stakeholders at all levels Maintain updated project governance documentation and artefacts Ensure risks, issues, and dependencies are logged, tracked, and resolved Manage vendor relationships and performance where applicable Key Performance Areas: Deliver IT software projects on time, within scope and budget Drive full adherence to Project Governance frameworks and processes Maintain strong stakeholder communication and expectation alignment Ensure accurate status reporting and progress tracking Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery practices Monitoring and reporting on resource utilisation where required Manage project documentation including project plans, logs, and closure reports Uphold quality assurance and testing standards throughout deliveryManage escalations proactively and effectively Behaviour : Strong leadership and motivational skills High accountability and ownership mindset Excellent facilitation and conflict‑resolution skills Proactive and solutions‑oriented approach Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure Applying For This Position: Only open to South African citizens. If you are interested, please send us your CV with position title as reference. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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