Project Manager - FMCG (6 month)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end transition of IT services and infrastructure for the office.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless migration and integration of systems, applications, and infrastructure.

• Oversee domain migrations, network configurations, and Microsoft 365 (M365) environment setup and migration activities.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, engagement, and timely delivery of project milestones.

• Manage project governance, ensuring adherence to established methodologies, standards, and best practices.

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, and develop effective mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes.

• Ensure business continuity throughout the transition process by minimizing operational disruptions.

• Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and proactively address challenges and roadblocks.

• Provide regular project status updates, reports, and presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Facilitate vendor engagement and coordination where required.

• Drive post-transition stabilization activities and ensure successful handover to operational support teams.

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably within transition, transformation, migration, or integration environments.

• Strong understanding of:

• Networking principles and IT infrastructure.

• Microsoft 365 (M365) administration and migrations.

• Domain migrations and tenant consolidation activities.

• Company transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and IT integration projects.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong project planning, execution, and delivery capabilities.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and risk management abilities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams across multiple locations.

• Matric and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Project Management certification such as:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

• PRINCE2

• Agile/Scrum Certifications

• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and service management practices.

• Experience working within complex enterprise environments.