Senior Project Manager x3 (Systems Integration & Release Management)(Fixed Term Contract ) Jobs

Job Purpose

• Manage the start and delivery of major data-driven software development projects within set limits of scope, time, and budget. Ensure projects follow quality, legal, and governance standards.
• Guide and support junior project managers, and handle line management duties when needed.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Computer Science, Project Management, Informatics, or Information Technology, plus 8–10 years’ experience in a software and IT environment. Focus on data-driven software projects and programs. Include at least 3–4 years at a senior project management level.

Alternative

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) plus 15 years’ experience in a software and IT environment, with a focus on data-driven software projects and programs. Include at least 3–4 years at a senior project management level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Computer literate and skilled in MS Office and MS Projects.
• Familiar with project management tools (like MS Project) and data management basics.

Job Outputs

Process

• Lead the project prioritization process. Transfer approved business cases into an integrated project plan for smooth implementation. Manage scope, finances, resources, and timelines in an agile way.
• Review and refine project scopes. Mitigate risks. Create high-level plans, project charters, and initiation documents for detailed planning.
• Guide the creation of project plans, schedules, and governance documents. Ensure resources are available for delivery.
• Engage stakeholders to align on scope and plans. Facilitate decisions with senior committees.
• Develop a practical change management plan for the SARS environment.
• Monitor project performance and take corrective actions to stay on track. Combine progress reports from teams.
• Hold regular meetings to track and report on progress.
• Provide project information for tracking and reporting. Deliver projects on scope, time, budget, and as per the approved baseline.
• Ensure all project documents are signed off. Manage integrated delivery across business, data, and IT systems.
• Identify and handle risks and issues. Create resolution, mitigation, or contingency plans. Update tracking tools and escalate unresolved issues.
• Align software partner commitments with delivery goals. Capture lessons learned to avoid repeats.
• Follow controls for issues, risks, and costs. Document closeout reports and facilitate sign-offs. Close project cost centers and return unused funds.
• Apply deep knowledge in program management, strategic change, IT/data management, and organizational change. Engage at all levels under governance.
• Apply policies, practices, EPMO standards, procedures, and legislation, including cost management.
• Oversee procurement and supplier onboarding. Manage costs, commitments, and payments. Align costs with delivery.
• Build relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders for integrated delivery. Define roles and communicate expectations.
• Manage and develop teams to deliver objectives agilely.
• Use business reports to measure success and adjust strategies.
• Plan work outputs, align activities, and set priorities and standards for tactical implementation.
• Recommend changes to improve data, processes, systems, policies, and procedures. Implement organizational changes.
• Communicate top-down policies and decisions that affect stakeholders.
• Drive tactical implementation for business unit excellence and performance.
• Direct, control, and optimize resources to meet objectives and productivity targets.
• Implement tactical strategies through operational activities to achieve targets.
• Identify interconnected problems, assess impacts, and implement best solutions.
• Provide reports on performance against plans and adjust as needed.

Governance

• Apply governance, risk, and compliance policies in your area to manage exposure.
• Advise on applying policies in specific functions.

People

• Build and maintain a capable team with the right skills and experience.
• Create a positive work environment to boost productivity.
• Set performance metrics and goals to solve problems and achieve objectives.
• Improve efficiency by addressing development needs and providing tools.
• Plan people capacity in line with delivery targets and budget.

Finance

• Contribute to divisional budgets to control spending.
• Monitor financial controls, costs, and governance.
• Prepare budgets aligned to plans, track actuals, and report on efficiency.

Client

• Develop practices for excellent service delivery.
• Build a service culture with rewarding relationships and feedback.
• Create strong relationships and service agreements with stakeholders.

Behavioural Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Supervisory skills
• Trust
• Respect
• Problem-solving and analysis skills
• Application of fairness and transparency
• Accountability
• Honesty and integrity
• Conceptual thinking
• Championing the mandate
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to mobilize teams
• Driving for excellence
• Leveraging diversity
• Confidence
• Ability to build sustainability

Technical Competencies

• Functional policies and procedures
• Program and project management
• Managerial budgeting
• Effective business communication
• Problem analysis and judgment
• Planning, management, and measurement
• Decisiveness
• Business acumen
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Project administration skills
• Project financial control and reporting
• Conflict resolution
• Practice and process facilitation skills