Project Manager

Role Summary

• IT Project Manager – ERP & Infrastructure
• 100% Remote | Occasional Centurion Office Attendance
• R50,000 – R80,000 CTC per month

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to manage and deliver technology projects across ERP implementations, IT infrastructure, systems integration and business transformation .

This is a 100% remote position , although occasional attendance at the Centurion office may be required for specific meetings, workshops or project requirements.

This is not a general Project Management position. The successful candidate must have proven hands-on Project Management experience across BOTH ERP implementations and IT Infrastructure projects .

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, hands-on technology Project Manager who can independently manage multiple projects, coordinate technical and business teams, manage third-party vendors and drive projects from initiation through to successful go-live and operational handover.

Manage ERP implementations covering

• Business requirements and process workshops
• Solution design
• Configuration and development
• Data migration
• Systems integration
• Testing and UAT
• Cutover and go-live
• Hyper-care and operational handover

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end technology projects from initiation and planning through implementation, testing, go-live, hyper-care and operational handover .
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across ERP, enterprise applications and IT infrastructure .
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans and delivery milestones.
• Manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies (RAID) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project scope, change requests, budgets, forecasts and expenditure.
• Coordinate internal IT teams, business stakeholders, ERP consultants, infrastructure specialists and third-party vendors.

Requirements

Manage infrastructure projects involving areas such as

• Cloud migrations
• Servers and hosting
• Networks
• Data centres
• Cybersecurity
• End-user technology
• Infrastructure upgrades and migrations
• Coordinate dependencies between ERP/application, infrastructure, integration and business teams .
• Lead project status meetings and governance forums.
• Produce accurate project reporting for management and key stakeholders.
• Manage third-party suppliers, implementation partners and technology vendors.
• Proactively identify, manage and escalate delivery risks and issues.
• Ensure appropriate project governance, documentation and controls are maintained.
• Work effectively with geographically distributed teams in a remote environment .

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Project Management or similar .
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum or equivalent Project Management certification advantageous.
• Approximately 7+ years' Project Management experience , predominantly within technology environments.
• Proven experience managing ERP implementations – essential .
• Proven experience managing IT Infrastructure projects – essential .
• Experience delivering ERP projects across the full implementation lifecycle , including requirements, configuration/development, integrations, data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Sage, JD Edwards or similar .
• Strong IT infrastructure delivery experience involving cloud, networks, servers, data centres, security, migrations and/or infrastructure transformation .
• Strong understanding of SDLC and technology implementation lifecycles .
• Experience managing third-party technology vendors and implementation partners.
• Strong project financial management, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent technology projects.
• Experience working with remote, distributed or international teams advantageous.

Please only apply if you meet ALL of the following requirements:

• 7+ years' IT/Technology Project Management experience.
• Proven ERP implementation Project Management experience.
• Proven IT Infrastructure Project Management experience.
• Demonstrable end-to-end technology project delivery experience.
• Strong project governance including project planning, RAID management, budgets, reporting, change control and stakeholder management .
• Experience managing technical teams, vendors and implementation partners.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a 100% remote environment .
• Ability to attend occasional meetings or workshops at the Centurion office when required .
• Candidates with only ERP experience or only IT Infrastructure experience will not be considered. Both are essential for this position.
• Location & Working Model

100% Remote

• Candidates should preferably be Gauteng-based or within reasonable travelling distance of Centurion , as occasional office attendance may be required.
• R50,000 – R80,000 CTC per month , depending on experience and technical/project delivery background.