Strategic Project Director

1 month ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Datacentrix Ltd Full time
Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Summary:

Datacentrix Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead our most complex projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale, strategically aligned projects within the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and manage project scope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure clarity on deliverables and approach.
* Build and manage an Agile development team, clearly defining roles and responsibilities to deliver project outputs.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment and commitment to project goals.
* Facilitate Agile project events and maintain relevant tools.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and constraints.
* Manage project budget effectively, reconciling expenditures against the approved budget.

Requirements:

* Advanced Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent qualification.
* Formal Project Management qualification or certification.
* Agile certification (Scrum Master or SAFe preferred).
* 5-10 years of project management experience.
* Demonstrated experience in the Financial Services sector.
* Proven expertise in managing large-scale, strategically aligned projects within the financial services industry.
* In-depth knowledge of project cost management, as well as contract and service management.
* Experience in managing Agile projects.
* Previous experience with Information Technology, Integration Service, and Infrastructure projects.
* ITIL 3 or 4 Foundation Certificate (preferred).
* Experience with DevSecOps practices (preferred).

Why Work with Us:

Datacentrix Ltd offers a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages growth and development. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact in the industry.

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