Overview
Digital Project Manager Jobs in South Africa at Vista Group
As a Project Manager within our Digital team, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and delivering complex projects with various stakeholders, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Bring your experience in Agile project management methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum, and your skill in fostering team collaboration, quality assurance, and efficiency. You’ll be an advocate for best project management practices, driving process improvements, mitigating risks, and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
In this 12 month contract role, reporting to the Director of Digital Delivery, you will collaborate closely with the Digital Engineering Manager, Product Owners, Business Analyst/s, and other key stakeholders to drive project success. Your extensive client experience will ensure customer satisfaction and project alignment with business needs.
As an Agile leader, you will focus on continuous improvement, fostering a high-performing team culture, and championing the delivery of high-quality projects that add value to the business.
* This is a 12 month Contract Role which has the potential to convert into a permanent role.
The role
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring successful execution
Manage project resources, including team allocation, workload balancing, and budget tracking
Support the Engineering Manager in leading Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews
Work closely with the Digital Engineering Manager to ensure alignment between development teams and project objectives
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project success
Monitor project progress, proactively addressing any roadblocks or issues
Ensure clear and transparent communication between all stakeholders, including clients
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and product managers, to align priorities and expectations
Maintain and improve project management processes and best practices
Track and report on key project metrics, providing insights to leadership
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and improvement within the project teams
Engage with clients to understand their needs, manage expectations, and drive customer success
Lead and steer customer meetings with a clear agenda and action points
About you
4+ years of project management experience, preferably in a commercial or technology-driven organization
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
Experience working with software development teams and understanding of SDLC
Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Wrike or Microsoft Project
Experience working closely with Engineering Managers to align project execution with technical goals
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working to tight deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Experience managing budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Experience in client and customer success, ensuring satisfaction and ongoing engagement.
This is a hybrid role with a home and office-based split, requiring regular weekly (2 days per week) attendance in the Cape Town office.
We are only considering applicants with an existing right to work in South Africa, without the need for employer sponsorship.
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Title: Digital Project Manager
Company: Vista Group
Location: South Africa
Category: Management, IT/Tech (IT Consultant)
