Project Manager at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to deliver practical business outcomes rather than simply follow project management processes. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered successfully, efficiently, and with the appropriate level of governance.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have some sort of post matric qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project Management, Business Transformation or Change Management roles
• Previous experience within professional services, finance or accounting environments would be beneficial but is not essential
• Strong IT project management experience is essential
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
• Must have practical experience using Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid project delivery methodologies
• Highly analytical with the ability to understand complex business processes, systems and technology solutions
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Monday.com, MS Project or similar platforms
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a practical and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience operating within a rapidly changing and growing business environment
• Exposure to mergers, acquisitions or business integration projects would be advantageous
• Comfortable working in environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive accountability and ensure actions result in measurable outcomes
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to project delivery
• Flexible and adaptable, able to apply structured or agile approaches where appropriate
• Professional, confident and able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Becoming an expert in assigned projects, understanding the business objectives, technology landscape, and operational requirements.
• Developing a deep understanding of company processes and systems to facilitate project progress and decision-making.
• Identifying, managing, and coordinating project dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Proactively identifying obstacles, risks, and bottlenecks, and implementing practical solutions before they impact delivery.
• Working closely with subject matter experts to develop options, recommendations, and solutions to project challenges.
• Balancing competing priorities across multiple projects to ensure optimal business outcomes.
• Monitoring project risks and developing mitigation plans to minimise disruption.
• Escalating issues appropriately while maintaining momentum and progress.
• Establishing appropriate project structures, governance frameworks, and delivery approaches based on project complexity.
• Driving projects forward through effective planning, coordination, and execution.
• Managing project meetings, including scheduling, facilitation, action tracking, and follow-up.
• Ensuring project documentation, actions, and progress updates are maintained accurately and efficiently.
• Applying suitable project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches, depending on project requirements.
• Defining and communicating project roles, responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitoring project performance against agreed objectives, timelines, and milestones.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Ensuring alignment between business teams, IT teams, and external service providers.
• Providing clear, concise, and regular project status updates to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and facilitating effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Acting as the central point of coordination across project teams and third-party partners.
• Supporting change management initiatives by ensuring project impacts and updates are communicated effectively.