IT Project Manager – (6 to 12 months) at Salt South Africa

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership:

• Build and develop project teams, fostering high performance through clear purpose, direction, and motivation.
• Lead projects from initial requirements gathering through to deployment, including scope definition, risk mitigation, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Ensure adherence to established methodologies and governance frameworks while maintaining clear communication channels and regular milestone reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
• Lead meetings with senior leadership to define strategic objectives, project success factors, and stakeholder alignment.
• Serve as the first escalation point for any project-related risks or issues.

Planning and Execution:

• Coordinate resources to meet project goals, proactively managing priorities with business leaders.
• Monitor project performance against timelines and budgets, addressing deviations and keeping projects on track.
• Produce and present accurate, targeted progress reports for decision-making purposes at all levels.

Change Management:

• Partner with the change management team to ensure teams are prepared for business readiness and go-live activities.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and provide relevant information to support seamless execution during change initiatives.

Quality and Governance:

• Implement and maintain robust project governance structures, ensuring compliance with the organization’s delivery standards and stage gate requirements.
• Participate in governance bodies, such as risk management and design forums, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with functional teams, including procurement, HR, legal, and finance, to mitigate risks and support project execution.

Skills and Qualifications:

• IT Diploma or Degree.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing IT-related projects (infrastructure and applications).
• Proven experience leading complex, high-stakes projects in IT environments.
• Strong project planning, design, control, and implementation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources, allocate budgets, and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.