Software Project Manager (Mid > Senior level), Pretoria, Rk pa highly neg.
 
Requirements:

• Must have a post-matric computers or electronics related qualification such as BSC or B IT or B ENG and formal project management training.
• Have a track record of software project management: 5+ years’ experience.
• Have domain knowledge of rapid application software development on product module level, systems engineering and software integration skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft projects server 2010 and SharePoint.
• A Java background is essential.
• Essential: Be a resident in the Pretoria area or willing to relocate should the individual stay out of Pretoria area.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Have a strong operations goal focused approach.
• Willing to work overtime to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a disciplined environment with agile methodologies yet have structured processes.
• Have applied software testing and quality assurance practices.

 
Responsibilities:

• Create Scope of work plans for systems and product modules in the Software department.
• Schedule Software department team member activities using MS projects 2010 Server and SharePoint.
• Track progress against plan for budget, scope, risks and client expectations.
• Liaison with developers, testers, product engineers and technical writers to assist in the reproduction of defects.
• Ensure quality in software practices and support for testing manager and technicians.
• Track issues, features and requirements management in provided tools in line with operation requirements.
• Assist SW engineers in systems preparation for factory acceptances.
• In country software support and communications.
• Communications and priority tracking in Software department.
• Assist in sourcing equipment, software licenses and development hardware.
• Detect software development risks early and take corrective action.
• Support the existing software project and operations manager in scheduled activities.

 
Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.
 
Offer:
Salaries will be calculated according to qualifications and applicable experience.
 
Instructions
Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.
Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
 
Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us.