IT Project Manager

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000715/Tshid

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the telecoms sector is seeking an IT Project Manager on a contract duration of 6 to 12 months.

POSITION INFO:
Project Initiation and Planning

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in line with business and technical requirements
Develop detailed project plans including milestones.
Develop and maintain a project charter and relevant project management documentation

Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with internal departments (Networks, IT, Commercial, Legal, Procurement, etc.).
Manage engagement with vendors, system integrators, consultants, and third-party service providers.
Facilitate regular stakeholder communication and reporting (status updates, steering committees).

Execution and Delivery

Lead end-to-end project delivery lifecycle from design through testing to go-live.
Track progress against scope, time, cost, and quality KPIs.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., IT architects, developers, testers, infrastructure teams).
Ensure timely delivery of hardware, software, licenses, and integration components.

Risk and Issue Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
Maintain risk and issue logs; implement corrective actions as needed.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and internal audit requirements.

Quality Assurance and Testing

Define testing strategy and ensure execution of functional, integration, UAT, and performance testing.
Coordinate defect resolution and re-testing with IT and vendors.
Obtain user sign-off and readiness for go-live.

Change and Configuration Management

Coordinate with the change advisory board (CAB) for system changes and deployments.
Manage configuration items, documentation, and version control.

Deployment and Handover

Manage production deployment and cutover planning with zero or minimal downtime.
Ensure complete handover to operations/support teams with full documentation.
Facilitate post-implementation review and lessons learned workshops

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