- Johannesburg
- Salary: (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: General
- Reference: 78822
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
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
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
Candidate Requirements
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
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