IT Systems and Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced IT leader with a passion for project delivery, systems optimisation, and team development? This is an exciting opportunity to lead business-critical technology initiatives, drive digital transformation, and oversee enterprise systems that support operational excellence and business growth.

POSITION INFO:
Join a dynamic organisation where technology plays a critical role in supporting business operations and strategic objectives. As the IT Systems and Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading IT projects, managing core business systems, and overseeing a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals. This role combines project management, systems leadership, and business collaboration, providing the opportunity to influence technology strategy while ensuring the successful delivery of key initiatives. You will work across multiple business functions, maintain critical enterprise applications, and drive innovation through system integrations and process improvements. If you are passionate about leading teams, delivering complex technology projects, and aligning IT with business goals, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and application initiatives Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones Manage integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms using APIs and integration technologies Ensure data consistency and synchronisation across multiple systems and applications Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary IT team including administrators, support staff, and developers Oversee the administration, performance, and lifecycle management of business-critical systems Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and align technology solutions with organisational objectives Develop and enforce IT policies, governance standards, and best practices Provide escalation support for complex technical incidents and service disruptions Contribute to long-term technology planning, system roadmaps, and business improvement initiatives Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred Advantageous: Business Administration (MBA), Project Management qualifications, or relevant IT certifications Experience: 5-10 years of experience in Information Technology roles 3-5 years of experience leading IT projects, systems, or application initiatives Proven experience managing full project lifecycles from planning through implementation and close-out Experience working with enterprise business systems such as ERP, WMS, POS, or similar platforms Technical Skills: IT Systems Management and Administration Enterprise Application Support and Lifecycle Management Systems Integration and API Development Project Management and Delivery Business Process Improvement IT Governance and Compliance Software Evaluation and Solution Implementation Additional Requirements: Strong leadership and people management capabilities Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Effective time management and prioritisation skills Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology with business objectives Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Data Engineer Software Developer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture …and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Karmishka Naidoo Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!