Project Manager - IT Projects

About the role

A client of Sabenza IT & Recruitment is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution and delivery of key information technology projects. The successful candidate will coordinate internal teams and external vendors, deliver projects on time, within scope and within budget, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the execution of projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Develop project scopes and objectives with stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation, and develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Manage changes in scope, schedule and costs, and measure project performance with appropriate tools
• Report and escalate issues to management, mitigate risks and remove bottlenecks
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Project Manager
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Information Technology or a related technical certification
• Experience developing detailed project plans and measuring project performance
• Experience with SCRUM and Agile methodologies
• Ability to lead a team, present at board level (CXO, CTO) and work under pressure to tight deadlines

Required skills

• Large-scale Microsoft and Oracle solutions delivery experience
• Relative business development experience and skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills