Project Manager – Data Catalogue Implementation

SUMMARY:

iOCO is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Data Catalogue Implementation project for one of our key enterprise clients. This is a critical role in ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of the project—driving data governance and enabling better discoverability and use of data assets across the busi...

POSITION INFO:

iOCO is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Data Catalogue Implementation project for one of our key enterprise clients. This is a critical role in ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of the project—driving data governance and enabling better discoverability and use of data assets across the business.

What you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for the implementation of an enterprise data cataloguing tool (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Alation, Collibra, etc.)
• Coordinate with stakeholders across business and technical teams to gather requirements and define project scope
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risk logs, and budgets
• Ensure alignment between data governance, architecture, and analytics teams
• Facilitate workshops, demos, and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor vendor deliverables, ensuring configuration and integration are on track
• Drive user adoption and training efforts post-implementation

Your expertise:

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within data, analytics, or governance environments
• Proven experience delivering enterprise data projects (catalogues, governance, metadata tools, etc.)
• Strong understanding of data cataloguing concepts, metadata management, and data lineage
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Purview, Alation, Collibra, Informatica Data Catalog, or AWS Glue
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

• Relevant Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile) is a plus

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Contract Position: 12 Months
• Location: Johannesburg - Hybrid

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies. 

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains. 

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft. 

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions. 

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.