IT Project Manager

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Tower Group Full time

My client is seeking to employ a senior IT PM’s in its Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) department

Positions will report to the Manager of the IT Project Management Office within the IT Governance Support Services (GSS) Division of the ICTS department.

The environment is results-driven and one where team members are trusted, supported, and empowered to deliver and grow, where a healthy work-life balance is promoted, contributions are valued, and achievements are celebrated.

Do you excel in planning and managing projects? Are you proactive, dynamic, motivated, and passionate about IT and Project Management? Are you able to navigate organisational structures and “read the room” to establish rapport and build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups? Do you have a track record of effectively managing project teams comprising of both technical and “business” resources? Are you proficient in Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies and in the use of appropriate project control mechanisms with a strong grasp of project governance requirements?

The main purpose of the role is to effectively plan and manage IT projects by utilising industry standard project management methodologies, principles, and control mechanisms through the full project lifecycle from initiating, planning, design, (iterative) build and implementation, through to successful closure of the project.

As a seasoned IT project manager, you will be exposed to a range of projects (e.g., Business Process Re-engineering, Systems Development, IT Infrastructure, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and IT Security-related projects) and will engage with a diverse group of stakeholders ranging from technical teams to members of the Academic, Research and PASS departments, and third-party service providers / vendors.

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**Appointment to this position will require the following**:
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**Minimum Requirements**:

- At least an NQF level 5 qualification in Information Systems, IT Management, IT Project Management or a related field;
- A completed, industry recognised, Project Management Certification (at practitioner level);
- A minimum of 8 years’ relevant IT Project Management experience serving as the Lead Project Manager on complex, large-scale ICT projects;
- A proven track record of successfully leading projects with diverse stakeholder groups including technical teams, business stakeholders / senior management and 3rd party technology partners / service providers;
- A strong track record of effective personal and team leadership;
**Additional Requirements**:

- At least 8 years’ relevant experience in managing a combination of Technology infrastructure and Application / Systems related projects with a strong grasp of the Systems Development Lifecycle;
- A proven track record of establishing effective project governance, and producing and maintaining required project documentation and artifacts;
- Excellent oral, written and inter-personal communication skills;
- Strong planning, organizing, coordinating and time management skills;
- Strong group facilitation and presentation skills;
- Medium to advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office and recognised project management software.

**The following would be to your advantage**:

- An accredited post-graduate diploma in project management;
- Familiarity with the Higher Education Sector in South Africa;
- Experience in Organisational Change Management as an enabler for successful project delivery;

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