Project Manager

Interfront SOC Ltd.

2026/06/07 Pretoria

Job Reference Number: Recruit242

Department: Work Orders (WO)

Business Unit

Industry: Information Technology

Job Type: Contract

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The PM is accountable for ensuring successful delivery across complex programmes involving the modernisation of legacy platforms, implementation of new digital capabilities, and continuous improvement of business processes through technology. The incumbent will drive the adoption of modern delivery practices, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, enterprise architecture standards.

Project & Programme Delivery

• Manage and deliver multiple software development projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to timelines, scope, and budget.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure).
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps.
• Ensure delivery is aligned to Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Modernisation & Innovation

• Lead delivery of system modernisation initiatives, including legacy transformation and digital platform enhancements.
• Drive innovation initiatives by enabling adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and improved delivery efficiency.
• Support the transition to modern, scalable, and cloud-aligned solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with senior business stakeholders, executives, and technical teams to ensure alignment and delivery success.
• Manage expectations across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and project status meetings.
• Ensure effective communication across all levels of the organisation.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Lead and coordinate delivery across cross-functional teams, including:

o Development (Java, .NET)

o QA & Testing

o Business Analysis

o Architecture

o DevOps / Infrastructure

• Ensure collaboration and alignment across all delivery streams.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks and organisational standards.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Maintain accurate reporting on project performance, progress, and risks.
• Ensure compliance with audit and delivery standards (especially in regulated environments).

Process & Delivery Excellence

• Maintain a strong process-driven approach to delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management practices.
• Ensure consistent use of project management methodologies, tools, and standards.
• Promote high-quality delivery practices across all projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or related field; or relevant Diploma with extensive experience; or
• Recognised Project Management certifications, such as:

o PMP

o PRINCE2*-

o Agile / Scrum certifications (e.g., SAFe, Scrum Master)

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience as a Project Manager
• Proven experience within the Software Development industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Extensive experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale projects
• Proven experience in modernisation and transformation initiatives

Required Skills & Competencies

. Core Project Management Skills

• Strong project planning and execution capability
• Budget, resource, and schedule management
• Risk, issue, and dependency management
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies

Technical & Delivery Understanding

o Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

o Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies

o Enterprise application delivery environments

• Familiarity with modern application environments (cloud, microservices, DevOps) advantageous

Stakeholder & Leadership Skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Ability to influence and operate at executive level
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership across diverse cross-functional teams

Behavioural Competencies

• Highly organised and process-driven
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to manage pressure and competing priorities
• Results-oriented with strong accountability
• Collaborative and adaptable

Key Deliverables

• Project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps
• Governance reports and stakeholder updates
• Risk and issue registers
• Delivery status reports across multiple projects
• Successful delivery of innovation and modernisation initiatives
• Alignment with organisational delivery standards.