Job Specification – IDM Project Manager 

Position: Project Manager – IDM Projects Team 

Location:  Cape Town 

Type: Hybrid 
Work Level: Mid-Level (2+ years’ experience) 

Role Overview 

Lead IDM projects from conception to post-deployment, ensuring delivery of business outcomes. You will manage projects end-to-end, including gathering requirements, planning, execution, and post-deployment monitoring. The role requires adaptability, as you may sometimes take on analysis and solution design in the absence of dedicated BAs or POs. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Gather and analyse business requirements, including process mapping, needs analysis, and solution documentation. 

• Develop project plans including scope, timelines, risk assessment, dependencies, and cost-benefit analysis. 

• Lead cross-functional project teams, liaising with developers, QA, trainers, and other stakeholders. 

• Ensure all stakeholders are accountable to project commitments. 

• Communicate updates, risks, and project outcomes regularly. 

• Drive implementation and adoption through effective change management. 

• Monitor post-deployment performance, collect feedback, and report impact. 

• Handover projects efficiently to maintain team capacity and workflow. 

Requirements / Must-Have 

• 2+ years proven experience managing projects end-to-end in a technical or data-driven environment. 

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Degree in finance, technology, or related field. 

• Experience creating project documentation, reports, and procedures. 

• Ability to adapt quickly and take on business analysis when required. 

• Proven experience working in an Agile delivery environment (Scrum/Kanban). 

• Ability to balance Agile delivery with project governance, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. 

Desirable / Advantageous 

• PMI or Scrum Master certification. 

• Leadership experience. 

Key Competencies 

• Strong communication and presentation skills. 

• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. 

• Organised, focused, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. 

• Analytical, critical thinker with collaborative problem-solving skills. 

• Positive, can-do attitude and resilient under pressure.