Job Opportunities API

Location: Cape Town  Working Practices: Hybrid | Mondays and Thursday in office and remaining days remote (subject to change as per company policies)  Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-term contract Working Hours: 10H00 - 18H30 SAST  Reports to: Project Management Office Manager (PMO Manager)  Primary Purpose  The Project Manager is responsible for leading projects from initiation to successful delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves effective communication with stakeholders, motivating and guiding project teams, and managing timelines, risks, and resources.  Key Responsibilities    Communicate effectively with stakeholders, team members, and clients by actively listening, conveying information clearly, and resolving conflicts professionally and promptly.  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan projects in alignment with client requirements, ensuring risk, dependencies and milestones are proactively managed for successful completion.   Lead, motivate, and inspire project teams to achieve goals by setting clear expectations, providing guidance, and recognising contributions.  Plan, organise, and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, including creating and maintaining schedules, prioritising tasks, and delegating responsibilities.  Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and scope changes, ensuring the team is aware of allocated hours and proactively communicating potential impacts to clients.   Identify potential risks and issues early, developing proactive solutions and contingency plans to ensure project success.  Adapt to changing requirements, priorities, and circumstances by adjusting project plans and strategies when necessary.  Maintain high standards of quality by paying close attention to detail in all project deliverables.  Apply sound technical knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, software, and industry best practices, with an advantage for experience in EdTech or online learning.  Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project outcomes.  Work effectively in both independent and collaborative environments, demonstrating commercial awareness and problem-solving capabilities.  Operate effectively in an agile setting, quickly grasping new concepts and responding to evolving situations.  What does success look like?  Projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, with risks proactively managed.  Stakeholders are well-informed, confident, and satisfied with both the process and outcomes.  Deliverables meet high quality standards and align with client and learner needs.  Project teams are engaged, clear on expectations, and accountable for results.  Changing priorities are managed effectively in an agile environment.  Projects contribute positively to client retention, reputation, and commercial outcomes.