I.T. Project Manager

Job category: IT-Project Management

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Introduction

Responsible for project leadership across the IT portfolio by providing frameworks and direction and maximising benefit delivery and limiting project and business risk, within the constraints of scope, quality, time and cost. This is a 12 month contract position based at the Head Office in Cape Town

Job description

• Manages project planning and delivery

• Manage project risks and issues

• Ensure effective budget control

• Manage and support project team

• Effective management of quality and processes

• Effective reporting and stakeholder management

Minimum requirements

• IT Relevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification
• Project Management certification”
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in programme and project management
• Managed at least 5 IT or IT related projects through the complete project management lifecycle
• Agile Project Management experience
• Proven track record of delivering business application and infrastructure projects “
• Relevant retail industry experience an advantage
• May be required to work flexible hours to support project delivery.
• Travel (locally and into Africa) may be required, dependent on project scope and requirements.

Additional Criteria

• Deep understanding and experience of IT Project Management methodologies
• Ability to develop Business Cases or Feasibility studies to justify initiatives for approval by the Executive team
• Ability to align the IT Projects being executed to Business Requirements throughout the programs and projects lifecycle
• Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Strong leadership ability of direct and virtual teams
• Ability to analyse the impact of change on the Business, Programs and Projects and put required actions in place
• Allocates time and resources as required when faced with multiple demands and competing priorities
• Considers the financial implications before finalising activity/project plans

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.