Our client in the Tech industry based in Gauteng are currently seeking the skills of an IT Project Manager for a short-term contract of about 2 months. This role exists to plan, coordinate, and drive the implementation of a defined set of business systems that must interface with Group Head Office platforms and their respective system owners. This is a project management and integration-coordination role — not a development, technical build, or IT support role. The successful candidate will own the project plan, manage stakeholders on both sides, and be accountable for on-time delivery.
Main Job Function
The role covers implementation and head-office integration of the following systems:
• Syspro — POS and Back Office
• Customer and internal Repair tool
• Trade-in tool (FileMaker)
• Paper Trail system
• Cellphone network contract tools
• Sage HR system
• Intranet
• Other IT tools as relevant to the project scope
• Develop and manage a clear project plan and timeline covering all systems in scope
• Liaise directly with each Group Head Office system owner (e.g. the Syspro owner, the FileMaker owner, etc.) to align on integration requirements, timelines, and dependencies
• Represent the companies interests firmly in discussions with Group stakeholders, while maintaining a constructive, professional working relationship
• Translate business and commercial requirements into practical system and integration requirements
• Coordinate internal stakeholders (stores, finance, operations) to ensure readiness for each system go-live
• Track, record, and report progress regularly against the project plan
• Present progress, risks, and blockers clearly to the CEO and other senior stakeholders
• Escalate and resolve delays or misalignment with Group system owners
• Ensure all integrations are implemented with the business’s commercial and operational needs in mind
Qualifications
• Relevant Degree preferred
Criteria
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management and IT, ideally including ERP or multi-system integration projects
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and business system integrations
• Solid understanding of business commercials, not just technical delivery
• Proven track record of engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong references
• Strong lobbying and influencing skills — able to get buy-in and movement from stakeholders who do not report to them
• Firm and assertive, while remaining professional
• Comfortable communicating with senior people, internally and at Group Head Office
• Well organised, with strong tracking, record-keeping, and reporting discipline
• Able to receive and act on criticism constructively
• Professional, well presented
• Willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Own transport
• Available to start immediately
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to Debra@armstrongappointments.com