Remote IT Project Manager — Cross-Functional Delivery

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB /DS

Date posted:

Friday, March 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

40 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Role: Project Manager

Location: Remote - must be based in Gauteng as there will be the occasional office visits in Johannesburg

Our client is a successful software solutions company, a leader in the software logistics space and they require an experienced Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver projects within agreed timelines, scope, and budget. Managing the full project lifecycle, this role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across technical, business, and operational environments. They have a collaborative and dynamic culture and offer opportunity to grow and develop.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Initiation

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Identify dependencies, risks, assumptions, and critical milestones. Obtain required approvals and sign-offs prior to project execution.

Project Execution & Delivery

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget. Coordinate activities across technical, business, and operations teams. Track and report on project progress using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana). Manage project changes through formal change control processes.

Stakeholder Management

Engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency. Prepare and present regular project status reports and dashboards. Act as a communication bridge between technical teams, business users, and executive sponsors. Manage client, partner, or vendor relationships where applicable.

Risk, Quality & Governance

Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. Ensure adherence to organizational project governance frameworks. Conduct quality checks to ensure deliverables meet defined standards. Maintain accurate project documentation and audit trails throughout the lifecycle.

Project Closure

Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned sessions. Ensure deliverables are formally accepted and signed off. Transition completed solutions to operations or support teams. Close financial accounts and archive project documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in IT/Project Management Minimum 5 years’ experience managing medium to large-scale projects (IT, operations, or business transformation). Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum Master is preferred.

Technical Competencies

Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, or similar). Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies. Experience in budget management, forecasting, and resource planning.

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