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Intermediate Project Manager

  • Johannesburg
  • Salary: (Negotiable)
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: General
  • Reference: 78822

Apply before Feb 20 2026 | 31 Days left

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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

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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