IT Project Manager -Waterfall

We are seeking a Project Manager and Organizational Leader to manage cross-functional IT projects and teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies, operational processes, and team leadership, with a focus on structured planning and accountability About the candidate – Successful candidate must have the following: 1. Strong Management experience 2. Proven Organizational Management experience 3. Assertive 4. Proactive 5. Expertise in Waterfall methodology Key Responsibilities Project Management : • Own and lead projects and operational initiatives end-to-end within the Operations, Support, and IT Administration domains. • Apply classical (waterfall) project management methodologies, with clearly defined phases: conception, planning, execution, and closure. • Create and manage project baselines including detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and specification documents. • Monitor project progress rigorously using “Plan vs. Actual” analysis and proactively manage deviations. • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. • Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects. • Implement structured change request processes for any scope, timeline, or budget adjustments post sign-off. • Maintain high standards of documentation and ensure strict adherence to organizational processes and project standards throughout the lifecycle. Organizational Leadership : • Provide organizational and disciplinary leadership to the operations/support/IT admin team. • Manage team capacity, roles, and performance evaluations. • Oversee team functions, ensuring consistent delivery of assigned tasks and alignment with business objectives. • Understand employees’ roles and responsibilities well enough to support, guide, and optimize performance – without requiring hands-on technical execution. • The person will concentrate on managing the tasks and workloads, keeping the IT personnel accountable for following internal SLA’s and deadlines etc. Process and Meeting Management : • Establish and maintain a clear and efficient meeting structure to manage team activities. • Ensure high-quality meeting documentation, including decisions, next steps, and task allocations. • Develop and maintain central tools such as checklists, taskboards and to-do lists to standardize and streamline team processes. Required Skills: Expertise in classical project management methodologies is essential, with a proven track record in: • Waterfall and Hybrid project lifecycles. • Detailed upfront planning using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and Critical Path Method (CPM). • Formal project control techniques, including baseline management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and rigorous change control processes. • Practical experience with open source project management suites (e.g., OpenProject, ProjectLibre) for creating project structure plans, detailed Gantt charts, and milestone tracking. • Confident use of collaboration tools such as enterprise wikis (e.g., DokuWiki, BookStack) for central documentation and Mattermost for structured communication. • Very good knowledge of visualizing processes and workflows with tools such as draw.io. • Experience with AI and LLM and integrating it into project management process. Professional Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology or any similar discipline. • 5 years experience in Project management, including 3 years in team/organizational leadership. • Proven experience in structured project management, especially in risk-based planning, resource allocation, and budgeting. • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage but not required. • Proven and demonstrable expertise in the core principles of classical project management (as outlined in the PMBOK Guide) is required • Strong capabilities in upfront planning, including scope definition, scheduling, and documentation. • Familiarity with IT-related topics is an advantage. • Previous software development experience ( Java ) is a Huge advantage

Location: Pretoria, ZA

Posted Date: 11/25/2025