Project Manager (4 months contract, renewable)

Responsibilities

• Manage projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to implementation, closure and post-implementation review.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets and status reports.
• Coordinate project activities across business, technical, operational and vendor teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, document key discussions and follow up on action items.
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones and deliverables are completed on time.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and changes.
• Escalate critical risks, delays or resource constraints to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on project progress, risks and decisions.
• Track project budgets, expenditure, invoices and resource utilisation where required.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement, vendor management and contract administration activities where applicable.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, implementation, training and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure projects comply with organisational policies, governance requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct project closure activities, including lessons learned and performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in project coordination or project management.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders, project timelines and competing priorities.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management or collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Experience in vendor management, budgeting, procurement or contract management would be an added advantage.