Are you a focused, self-motivated & dynamic Project Manager looking to join a leading online marketing company, situated in the heart of tech-valley in Cape Town? We have the perfect job opportunity for you! This company is looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for accomplishing the project objectives of new product development in the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements

Your key responsibilities as the Project Manager in Cape Town will include:

- Manage Software Development project activities for multiple projects across all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure
- Work collaboratively across Technology Teams including Architecture Teams to determine technical direction and approach to system design and implementation
- Create, manage and track project vehicles
- Work together with Business, Software Development Teams and Product Owners to understand future Business requirements and strategies
- Play a key role in requirements gathering, project documentation, and the translation of requirements for Software Development Teams ensuring documentation standards
- Tailor project management, development and support processes to meet the needs of individual projects
- Manage the day-to-day activities of projects and staff; communicate with Project Teams as necessary to ensure project deliverables are on schedule
- Communicate and collaborate with Technology and Business Stakeholders as needed in regards to project deliverables including managing expectations, presenting and interfacing with business
- Make decisions and communicate trade-offs and risks; drive key decisions across projects
- Make recommendations to management about schedules, prioritization and resource allocation with input from team members
- Provide ongoing project plan/status reporting
- Provide input into strategic planning
- Coach and train Project Team members on Project Management processes and best practices

Requirements for this Project Manager job opportunity in Cape Town:

- BSc. or BA. degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- Five years of experience in a technology environment, including 2-3 years of practical professional experience in project management
- Project Management Certification
- Proficient with MS Project or similar software and MS Office applications
- Strong Project Management software experience (MS Project or similar)

The following requirements are advantageous for this Project Manager job opportunity:

- Fundamental understanding of web-based systems programming and development
- Technical project management experience
- Basic knowledge of SDLC, SCRUM, and Agile methodologies
- Basic understanding of coding website components with a firm grasp of Microsoft technologies
- Basic understanding of internet technology