Retail Project Manager – VAS/POS at Salt South Africa

Purpose of the Role:

• We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT projects within our Value-Added Services (VAS) Business Unit. This role is integral to the successful execution of our IS Customer Programme, focusing on Financial Services, Bill Payments, and Cellular Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver large-scale IS projects within the IS Customer Programme.
• Build and manage relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Oversee the prioritization and alignment of IS projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Coordinate with IS Capability Leads, Product Owners, and Vendor teams.
• Manage resource allocation for technical teams involved in the projects.
• Handle budget management and financial oversight for IS projects.
• Ensure adherence to governance and audit frameworks.
• Prepare and present project updates to divisional steering committees.
• Administer and document all aspects of the projects under your purview.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in IT or related fields.
• Certificate or Diploma in IS Project Management.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Development and managing IT business application projects.
• Experience in the Retail industry, POS (Point of Sale), Financial Services, VAS, and Cellular Services is advantageous.
• Proven experience in application development and resource management.
• Strong background in delivering complex projects with multiple workstreams.
• Familiarity with IT governance principles, financial budgeting, and cost management.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and self-motivation.
• Structured and independent working style.
• Ability to understand technical landscapes and project interdependencies.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in quality assurance, decision-making, and problem resolution.
• Capable of managing projects within a matrix structure and adhering to organizational change management practices.

Knowledge Areas:

• Project and Relationship Management.
• System Development Life Cycle and Application Delivery Lifecycle.
• Budget and Risk Management.
• Organisational Change Management.
• Broad understanding of business functions across multiple sectors.