Senior Project Manager (IT)

• Direct the full lifecycle of technology projects, from initial discovery and planning through implementation and post-launch support.
  


• Partner with business stakeholders to assess operational needs and convert them into well-defined functional and technical requirements.
  


• Develop system designs and solution approaches that support business objectives, scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.
  


• Coordinate integrations between internal applications and external digital platforms, including government authentication and shared services.
  


• Organise user acceptance testing activities, resolve identified issues, and confirm that solutions meet agreed business and quality standards.
  


• Guide project team members by providing technical direction, coaching, and support throughout delivery.
  


• Evaluate system performance and initiate improvements that strengthen reliability, security, efficiency, and scalability.
  


• Produce and maintain project documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, system designs, test plans, and implementation records.
  


• Oversee vendors and system integrators to ensure deliverables are completed within the agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
  


• Explore emerging technologies and industry practices to identify opportunities for process improvement and digital innovation.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline; relevant professional certifications would be advantageous.
  


• At least five years of experience in systems analysis, IT project delivery, or a related area, preferably within a large enterprise or public-sector environment.
  


• Proven experience delivering complete project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, solution development, deployment, and post-implementation support.
  


• Strong technical knowledge of Java, JavaScript, React, SQL, web development, object-oriented programming, and waterfall, Agile, or hybrid SDLC methodologies.
  


• Effective stakeholder, communication, vendor-management, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, collaborative, and positive working style.