Technology Project Manager (Durban, Permanent)
Recru-IT · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Overview
Recru-IT is hiring a Technology Project Manager in Durban to lead technology and digital transformation projects across the company and its brands. This permanent role sits in the Technology & Innovation function and suits someone with at least 5 years of project management experience who can manage software rollouts, system integrations, vendor partners and stakeholder expectations from start to finish. It is a strong fit for a mid to senior project manager who enjoys coordinating technical teams and keeping delivery on track.
About the role
This Technology Project Manager role is about turning approved business requirements into technology solutions that actually get delivered. You will work inside the Technology & Innovation function and lead projects across the company and its associated brands, acting as the link between business stakeholders, developers, vendors and operational teams.
What the day to day looks like:
- Running several technology projects at the same time, from kickoff through to closure
- Building and maintaining project plans, schedules, RAID logs, communication plans and status reports
- Coordinating software development, system implementations, integrations, automation and reporting projects
- Facilitating steering committees, workshops, stand-ups and stakeholder meetings
- Overseeing testing activities including SIT, UAT and production readiness
- Managing vendors and implementation partners against scope, milestones and contracts
- Supporting change management and helping operational teams adopt new systems
- Producing project reports, dashboards and executive summaries within Microsoft 365
Please note: This listing does not include specific application instructions such as documents to attach, a reference to quote or an application email address. Reply using the reference PE011752-LM-1 where a field allows and apply through the PNet listing.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Information Systems, Project Management, Business Management, Computer Science or a related field
- At least 5 years of project management experience
- Experience delivering technology, software, systems or digital transformation projects
- Experience working with cross functional business and technical teams
- Experience managing third party vendors and implementation partners
- Experience preparing executive level reporting and presentations
- Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Working knowledge of project management methodologies
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Power Platform, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams and Power BI
- Understanding of business process automation, systems integrations and APIs
- Understanding of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and change management principles
- Formal project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM or Scrum is advantageous
- Experience in retail, QSR, hospitality or multi site operations is advantageous
- Experience with Agile projects and development teams is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple concurrent technology projects from initiation through to closure
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, communication plans and status reports
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria
- Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues that could affect delivery
- Ensure projects follow approved PMO standards, methodologies and governance requirements
- Facilitate project steering committees, workshops, stand ups and stakeholder meetings
- Track project budgets, timelines and resource allocations
- Manage software development and system implementation projects
- Coordinate developers, business analysts, testers, infrastructure teams and vendors
- Support Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches depending on the project
- Ensure business requirements are translated into clear project deliverables
- Coordinate SIT, UAT and production readiness assessments
- Facilitate solution deployment and transition into operational support
- Build strong relationships with department heads, project sponsors and subject matter experts
- Manage stakeholder expectations around scope, timelines, risks and dependencies
- Present project updates to management committees, sponsors and governance forums
- Ensure compliance with project governance requirements and reporting standards
- Maintain project documentation, approvals and audit trails
- Escalate risks, issues and change requests appropriately
- Coordinate external service providers, implementation partners and software vendors
- Monitor vendor delivery against agreed scope, milestones and contractual obligations
- Support commercial discussions, statements of work and project procurement activities
- Coordinate business readiness activities, communication, training and stakeholder engagement plans
- Facilitate project handovers into business operations and support teams
- Produce accurate project reports, dashboards and executive summaries
- Track project benefits, milestones and delivery metrics
Job details
- Organisation
- Recru-IT
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there. This one is for a Technology Project Manager with real delivery mileage behind them, so your CV needs to show projects you actually ran, not just tasks you were part of. Pick two or three technology or digital transformation projects and spell out your role, the budget, the team, the timeline and the result. Recruiters in this space look for evidence that you can juggle several projects at once while keeping vendors, developers and business heads aligned.
If you have PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM or Scrum certification, put it near the top. Same with hands on Microsoft 365, Power Platform or Power BI experience, since those tools come up in the listing. Before you apply, brush up on how you would handle a project that is slipping on budget and how you would manage a vendor who is not delivering. Those questions come up often for roles like this. Good luck, the Durban market rewards project managers who can prove they deliver.
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