Contracts & Project Manager - Spark Schools Support at SPARK Schools

Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts with IT vendors and service providers.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual terms, SLAs, and regulatory requirements (e.g. POPIA, B-BBEE).
• Maintain a central repository of vendor contracts and related documentation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors and address non-compliance or disputes.

Project Management:

• Plan and coordinate IT implementation projects involving third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Track progress, manage risks, and resolve issues to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure alignment between vendor deliverables and internal business objectives.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Liaise between IT vendors and business units to ensure effective communication and change management.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing, training, and onboarding for new systems.
• Prepare and present project reports and updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Law, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in project management, vendor management, or contracts administration.
• Strong knowledge of South African contract law, procurement regulations, and POPIA compliance.
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is essential.
• Experience with B-BBEE compliance and vendor assessments.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to IT service delivery, ERP, cloud services, or software deployment projects.
• Familiarity with tools like MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent project tracking systems.