Project Manager

About the role

SALIX Data Africa is seeking a proactive, highly organized Project Manager to independently lead technical and operational projects from initiation through completion. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and deliverables, and ensure clear communication between clients, developers, operations, and leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Independently manage internal and external projects from kickoff to delivery, maintaining detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, providing regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks early, escalating issues when necessary and tracking resolution steps.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, approvals, and communications, and submit weekly capacity and service reports.
• Collaborate with senior PMs to resolve escalations, align strategic direction, and request additional resources.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, IT, Computer Science or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience managing technology‑driven projects, preferably in BPO or data‑operations environments.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving and time‑management abilities with a detail‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with project management tools such as ClickUp or similar platforms.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid approaches).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.