Job Specification – IDM Project Manager
Position: Project Manager – IDM Projects Team
Location: Cape Town
Type: Hybrid
Work Level: Mid-Level (2+ years’ experience)
Role Overview
Lead IDM projects from conception to post-deployment, ensuring delivery of business outcomes. You will manage projects end-to-end, including gathering requirements, planning, execution, and post-deployment monitoring. The role requires adaptability, as you may sometimes take on analysis and solution design in the absence of dedicated BAs or POs.
Key Responsibilities
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Gather and analyse business requirements, including process mapping, needs analysis, and solution documentation.
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Develop project plans including scope, timelines, risk assessment, dependencies, and cost-benefit analysis.
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Lead cross-functional project teams, liaising with developers, QA, trainers, and other stakeholders.
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Ensure all stakeholders are accountable to project commitments.
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Communicate updates, risks, and project outcomes regularly.
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Drive implementation and adoption through effective change management.
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Monitor post-deployment performance, collect feedback, and report impact.
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Handover projects efficiently to maintain team capacity and workflow.
Requirements / Must-Have
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2+ years proven experience managing projects end-to-end in a technical or data-driven environment.
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Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Degree in finance, technology, or related field.
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Experience creating project documentation, reports, and procedures.
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Ability to adapt quickly and take on business analysis when required.
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Proven experience working in an Agile delivery environment (Scrum/Kanban).
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Ability to balance Agile delivery with project governance, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
Desirable / Advantageous
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PMI or Scrum Master certification.
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Leadership experience.
Key Competencies
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Strong communication and presentation skills.
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Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
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Organised, focused, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
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Analytical, critical thinker with collaborative problem-solving skills.
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Positive, can-do attitude and resilient under pressure.
