IT Project Manager

Job description

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a passion for driving strategic change and innovation across diverse teams? STADIO is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of key strategic initiatives across our Information Technology, Continuous Improvement & Innovation, and Learning Technology departments, as well as cross-functional projects led by the CIO’s office. This role will deliver high-impact programmes that enable digital transformation across the institution.

The IT Project Manager will report to the CIO and work closely with the Head of IT, Head of Continuous Improvement & Innovation, Head of Learning Technology and the Software Development Team Lead. Your remit: ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with business goals, leveraging robust project management techniques, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) frameworks and agile practices.

 Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Management: Define project scope, goals and timelines; plan, organise and oversee multiple IT and cross-functional projects.
• Establish Project Management function: Develop and implement robust project management practices, SDLC processes and modern agile methodologies.
• Lead SDLC: Implement and enforce strong SDLC practices across all software development projects.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Facilitate roadmap review sessions, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• End-to-End Delivery: Develop and manage comprehensive project delivery plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Ensure proper documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaboration: Lead cross-departmental project teams, coordinate activities with key stakeholders, and maintain open communication channels.
• Governance & Reporting: Create and maintain detailed project documentation, monitor budgets and performance metrics, and report progress, risk and milestones.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Identify project risks, manage dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely completion.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary liaison between the CIO’s office and heads of IT, Continuous Improvement & Innovation, Learning Technology, and software development teams.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Professional certifications: such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Practitioner desirable.
• Experience: 5+ years’ proven experience in IT project management, delivering complex, cross-functional technology projects.
• Technical Competence: Deep understanding of SDLC, proficiency with agile and hybrid methodologies, and hands-on familiarity with project management tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello or MS Project.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to build trust and foster cross-team collaboration.
• Analytical & Organisational Abilities: Expertise in budgeting, resource allocation, risk management and problem-solving.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of delivering clear reports and presentations.
• Adaptability & Track Record: Proven track record of successful project delivery with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

 Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation.
• Work directly with executive leadership to shape the future of our technology landscape.
• Purpose-Driven Vision: Be part of an institution that emphasises operational excellence, inclusivity and widening access to quality higher education.
• Purposeful Work: Contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives that not only directly supports the organisation’s mission and long-term success, but also has a meaningful impact on South Africa.

 What We Offer

• Competitive salary in line with relevant experience.
• Generous leave to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to continue your studies at any institution in the group after 1 year of employment.

Posted on 12 Nov 12:03, Closing date 21 Nov