Senior Project Manager

Recruiter:

H2R Africa

Job Ref:

JHB001257/DH

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Hourly

SUMMARY:

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of strategic projects across the business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations, while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

POSITION INFO:
Do not apply if you do not fully qualify Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects and programmes. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and third-party partners. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests. Ensure projects align with business objectives and strategic priorities. Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting. Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and processes. Ensure adherence to project management standards, policies, and best practices. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects and programmes. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid). Experience managing project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong problem-solving, planning, and organisational abilities. PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent certification is advantageous. Key Competencies Leadership and team management Strategic thinking Risk and issue management Stakeholder engagement Financial and budget management Negotiation and influencing skills Decision-making and accountability Results-driven and customer-focused

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