IT Project Manager

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organisations to deliver innovative technology solutions and drive measurable business value.

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

The role focuses on execution excellence, coordinating internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver predictable outcomes while effectively managing risks, dependencies, and change. The incumbent will work closely with Business Relationship Managers, the Digital Operational Excellence Lead, and technical teams to ensure successful implementation and transition into operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects and initiatives • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations • Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and system integrators • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes • Track budgets, costs, and financial performance of projects • Drive execution to ensure delivery within scope, time, and quality standards • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication at all levels • Support system integration and digital transformation initiatives • Oversee change, release, and transition into operations • Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and delivery methodologies • Track benefits realisation and project value delivery

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business Process Management, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in IT Project Management • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in process improvement / operational excellence • Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder IT initiatives • Experience managing vendors and system integrators • Strong exposure to digital transformation initiatives

Mandatory Technical Skills

• End-to-end IT project delivery • Project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination • Risk, issue, and dependency management • Budget tracking and cost control • Change and release management • Strong understanding of system integration projects • Working knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery models • IT service transition and operational handover • Familiarity with enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, workflow systems) • IT governance, demand management, and prioritization frameworks

Advantageous Skills & Certifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent certifications • Exposure to regulated or compliance-driven environments • Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks (ITIL) • Experience with SAP and enterprise platforms • Data and analytics platform exposure • Microsoft Visio and Power Platform • Lean / Six Sigma methodologies • Value modelling (ROI, business case development)

Key Competencies

• Strong planning, organization, and coordination skills • Execution-focused with strong follow-through • Excellent stakeholder and vendor management • Strong communication and facilitation skills • Ability to manage ambiguity and operate under pressure • Strategic and systems thinking capability • Strong decision-making and prioritization skills • High level of accountability and ownership • Ability to influence without formal authority • Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented approach • Strong negotiation and conflict management skills

Knowledge Areas

• IT project and delivery governance • Business relationship and demand management models • IT financial management (costs, assets, vendors) • Change management and adoption principles • Enterprise architecture and IT operating models • Benefits realization and KPI tracking • Process mapping and optimization (SOP frameworks) • IT-enabled transformation initiatives