Permanent - Intermediate Project Manager - Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) - South Africa

Function/Department Business Systems (Part of the IT Division)

Reporting to Senior Project Manager

Purpose of the role:

The Intermediate Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of medium to large-scale projects or multiple concurrent workstreams within strategic IT and business initiatives. This role ensures that all assigned projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high quality standards and stakeholder satisfaction. Working closely with cross-functional delivery teams, the Intermediate Project Manager oversees project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. The role requires strong leadership, risk management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. It also includes supporting project governance, continuous improvement.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Plan, manage, and deliver assigned projects: Projects delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards

Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, and resource plans: Approved project plans with milestones and dependencies clearly defined

Manage risks, issues, and dependencies: Risks and issues identified, mitigated, and escalated as per governance processes

Lead and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder updates: Effective communication and alignment achieved with all stakeholders

Track and report on project progress, status, and variances: Weekly or monthly status reports submitted to PMO and stakeholders

Ensure compliance with SDLC and project governance frameworks: Project documentation complete and audit-ready

Manage vendor or third-party deliverables: Deliverables tracked and validated against scope and contracts

Support continuous improvement within the PMO: Contribution to process enhancements, templates, and methodologies

Mentor and guide junior project team members: Development and performance feedback provided regularly

Qualifications and/ or Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field 

Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 Practitioner, or Agile certification preferred 

Formal training in SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodology advantageous

Experience and skills:

3–6 years’ experience managing IT or business system projects end-to-end

Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and delivering medium to large-scale projects 

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid) 

Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, MS Project, or equivalent) 

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business teams

Analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills 

Advanced MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio) 

Financial acumen for managing project budgets and forecasts 

Experience within the manufacturing or supply chain environment advantageous

Competencies:

Project Planning and Execution 

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication 

Risk and Issue Management

Team Leadership and Collaboration 

Governance and Reporting 

Budget and Resource Control 

Change Management 

Analytical Thinking and Decision-Making

Unique work conditions:

Manages multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams 

May be required to work extended hours during major deployments or go-lives

Involves high collaboration with business users, IT teams, and external vendors