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About Sybrin:

Sybrin is a leading IT software development company specialising in innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors. Our mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and facilitate growth.

At Sybrin we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and secure solutions, thanks in part to the combination of the ISO 9001 for Quality Management System and ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System certifications, and our commitment to data protection, demonstrated by our implementation of ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System. As an employee of Sybrin, you will be expected to familiarise yourself with the contents of the Integrated Management System, as well as undergo periodic training to better understand your unique role in the security, quality, and privacy ecosystem within Sybrin, and uphold the principles in Sybrin’s Integrated Management System. The Integrated Management is a significant business enabler and as such, ensuring our customers are receiving quality, secure service at every touchpoint within the organisation is critical.

The Project Delivery Manager (PDM) is accountable for overseeing multiple project squads delivering complex software implementation, customization, upgrade, and consulting projects. The PDM ensures Sybrin Project Management Standardcompliance, ISO/IEC 27001 data protection, ISO 9001 quality assurance, and alignment with client and Sybrin strategic objectives across a portfolio of approximately 18 active projects. Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project or program management, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-project portfolios in software delivery environments.
• Experience working in the IT/software development industry is preferred.

Reporting Line: Project Delivery Executive

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning : Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Resource Allocation : Allocate resources, including team members, equipment, and materials, to support project execution and ensure optimal utilization.
• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.
• Stakeholder Management : Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, sponsors, vendors, and team members, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership : Lead and motivate project teams, providing direction, guidance, and support to achieve project goals and objectives. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Quality Assurance : Implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Change Management : Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, assessing impacts and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and approval.
• Project Monitoring and Control : Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify variances from the project plan. Take corrective actions as needed to keep the project on track.
• Reporting and Documentation : Prepare and present regular project status reports, updates, and dashboards to stakeholders, providing insights into project performance, risks, and issues.
• Lessons Learned : Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to evaluate project performance, identify areas for improvement, and capture best practices for future projects.
• Client Satisfaction : Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Address client concerns and requests promptly and professionally.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, methodologies, and tools, leveraging industry best practices and lessons learned.

Critical Technical and Behavioural Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify and address complex project issues and risks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Manage project-level financial reviews including gross and net profit tracking, and revenue recognition.
• Lead escalation and management of risks and compliance issues.
• Oversee squad productivity, capacity planning, and performance KPIs.
• Enforce governance, audits, and compliance checks across the portfolio.
• Ensure all projects comply with Sybrin’s SPMS, ISMS, and QMS policies.

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About Sybrin:

Sybrin is a leading IT software development company specialising in innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors. Our mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and facilitate growth.

About Sybrin:

Sybrin is a leading IT software development company specialising in innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors. Our mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and facilitate growth.

At Sybrin we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and secure solutions, thanks in part to the combination of the ISO 9001 for Quality Management System and ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System certifications, and our commitment to data protection, demonstrated by our implementation of ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System. As an employee of Sybrin, you will be expected to familiarise yourself with the contents of the Integrated Management System, as well as undergo periodic training to better understand your unique role in the security, quality, and privacy ecosystem within Sybrin, and uphold the principles in Sybrin’s Integrated Management System. The Integrated Management is a significant business enabler and as such, ensuring our customers are receiving quality, secure service at every touchpoint within the organisation is critical.

The Project Delivery Manager (PDM) is accountable for overseeing multiple project squads delivering complex software implementation, customization, upgrade, and consulting projects. The PDM ensures Sybrin Project Management Standard compliance, ISO/IEC 27001 data protection, ISO 9001 quality assurance, and alignment with client and Sybrin strategic objectives across a portfolio of approximately 18 active projects. Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project or program management, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-project portfolios in software delivery environments.
• Experience working in the IT/software development industry is preferred.
  
  
  

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources, including team members, equipment, and materials, to support project execution and ensure optimal utilization.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, sponsors, vendors, and team members, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, providing direction, guidance, and support to achieve project goals and objectives. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, assessing impacts and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and approval.
• Project Monitoring and Control: Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify variances from the project plan. Take corrective actions as needed to keep the project on track.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular project status reports, updates, and dashboards to stakeholders, providing insights into project performance, risks, and issues.
• Lessons Learned: Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to evaluate project performance, identify areas for improvement, and capture best practices for future projects.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Address client concerns and requests promptly and professionally.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, methodologies, and tools, leveraging industry best practices and lessons learned.
  
  
  

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify and address complex project issues and risks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Manage project-level financial reviews including gross and net profit tracking, and revenue recognition.
• Lead escalation and management of risks and compliance issues.
• Oversee squad productivity, capacity planning, and performance KPIs.
• Enforce governance, audits, and compliance checks across the portfolio.
• Ensure all projects comply with Sybrin’s SPMS, ISMS, and QMS policies.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Software Development

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About Sybrin:

Sybrin is a leading IT software development company specialising in innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors. Our mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and facilitate growth.

At Sybrin we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and secure solutions, thanks in part to the combination of the ISO 9001 for Quality Management System and ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System certifications, and our commitment to data protection, demonstrated by our implementation of ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System. As an employee of Sybrin, you will be expected to familiarise yourself with the contents of the Integrated Management System, as well as undergo periodic training to better understand your unique role in the security, quality, and privacy ecosystem within Sybrin, and uphold the principles in Sybrin’s Integrated Management System. The Integrated Management is a significant business enabler and as such, ensuring our customers are receiving quality, secure service at every touchpoint within the organisation is critical.

The Project Delivery Manager (PDM) is accountable for overseeing multiple project squads delivering complex software implementation, customization, upgrade, and consulting projects. The PDM ensures Sybrin Project Management Standardcompliance, ISO/IEC 27001 data protection, ISO 9001 quality assurance, and alignment with client and Sybrin strategic objectives across a portfolio of approximately 18 active projects. Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project or program management, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-project portfolios in software delivery environments.
• Experience working in the IT/software development industry is preferred.

Reporting Line: Project Delivery Executive

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning : Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Resource Allocation : Allocate resources, including team members, equipment, and materials, to support project execution and ensure optimal utilization.
• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.
• Stakeholder Management : Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, sponsors, vendors, and team members, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership : Lead and motivate project teams, providing direction, guidance, and support to achieve project goals and objectives. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Quality Assurance : Implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Change Management : Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, assessing impacts and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and approval.
• Project Monitoring and Control : Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify variances from the project plan. Take corrective actions as needed to keep the project on track.
• Reporting and Documentation : Prepare and present regular project status reports, updates, and dashboards to stakeholders, providing insights into project performance, risks, and issues.
• Lessons Learned : Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to evaluate project performance, identify areas for improvement, and capture best practices for future projects.
• Client Satisfaction : Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Address client concerns and requests promptly and professionally.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, methodologies, and tools, leveraging industry best practices and lessons learned.

Critical Technical and Behavioural Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify and address complex project issues and risks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Manage project-level financial reviews including gross and net profit tracking, and revenue recognition.
• Lead escalation and management of risks and compliance issues.
• Oversee squad productivity, capacity planning, and performance KPIs.
• Enforce governance, audits, and compliance checks across the portfolio.
• Ensure all projects comply with Sybrin’s SPMS, ISMS, and QMS policies.

• The successful candidate will report to the Business Unit Manager and act as a custodian of relationships both internally within the company, and externally with and between customer support teams and vendors. 
• The Service Delivery & Project Manager plays a critical role in the co-ordination and delivery of operational support and projects to the customer and is seen as an extension of the clients IT Operations team. The role consistently strives to improve and strengthen the customers perception of service quality, through dedicated support expertise, and consistent communication.

• Establishing and maintaining a constructive relationship between the service provider and the customer based on understanding the customer and their business drivers.
• Identifying changes to the customer environment and technology trends that could potentially impact the type, level or utilization of services provided.
• Establishing and articulating business requirements for new services or changes to existing services.
• Mediating in cases where there are conflicting requirements for services from different business units ensuring that the current and future service level requirements (service warranty) of customers are identified, understood and documented in SLA (Service Level Agreement) and service level requirements (SLR) documents.
• Negotiating and agreeing levels of service to be delivered with the customer (either internal or external); formally documenting these levels of service in SLAs.
• Negotiating and agreeing OLAs (Operational Level Agreements) and, in some cases, other SLAs and agreements that underpin the SLAs with the customers of the service.
• Assisting with the production and maintenance of an accurate service portfolio, service catalogue, application portfolio and the corresponding maintenance procedures.
• Ensuring that targets agreed within underpinning contracts are aligned with SLA targets.
• Ensuring that service level reports are produced for each customer service and that breaches of SLA targets are highlighted, investigated and actions taken to prevent their recurrence.
• Ensuring that service performance reviews (SLA Meetings) are scheduled, carried out with customers regularly and documented, with agreed actions progressed.
• Ensuring that improvement initiatives identified in service reviews are acted on and progress reports are provided to customers.
• Reviewing service scope, SLAs, OLAs and other agreements on a regular basis.
• Ensuring that all changes are assessed for their impact on service levels, including SLAs, OLAs and underpinning contracts, including attendance at change advisory board (CAB) meetings if appropriate.
• Identifying all customers and other key stakeholders to involve in SLA negotiations.
• Managing customer complaints including their recording, management, escalation (where necessary) and resolution.
• Measuring, recording, analysing and improving customer satisfaction.
• Managing the production of the required deliverables
• Planning and monitoring the project
• Formulating and executing plan
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress
• Executive and cross-company stakeholder engagement with strong strategic thinking and analysis
• Business case and benefits development and tracking
• Shape the delivery of strategic initiatives and manage execution
• Manage risks, issues and constraints and offers alternative where possible
• Work closely with key stakeholders, Change managers, Business Analysts, BI developers, and all integration areas

• Matric/Senior Certificate
• IT Related Tertiary Qualification (Degree or Diploma)
• Project Management Certification
• ITIL V3/V4 (Foundation)
• Solid IT Service Delivery Management Experience (5 Years+)
• Project Management (2 Years+)
• Service Management (2 Years+)

Experience and Training

• Strong IT Service Delivery Management
• Project Management
• Service management
• Resource and Capacity Management
• Operations Management
• Escalation Management and Resolution
• Identify new business opportunities
• Manage Third Parties
• Report Management
• HR Services, Recruitment & Selection
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The Data Centre Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure projects within data centres. This includes overseeing hardware installations, network upgrades, cloud migrations, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards. The role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership, and stakeholder management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Coordinate installation of servers, storage, power, cooling, and network systems.
• Oversee data centre expansions, migrations, and upgrades.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Track costs and ensure financial accountability.
• Liaise with internal teams, vendors, and external clients.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to data centre standards
• Manage disaster recovery planning and security compliance.
• Implement best practices for uptime, performance, and scalability.
• Monitor project KPIs and report progress to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure or data centre project management.
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Strong MS Project skills
• Excellent experience in SLDC methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall

Skills

• Data Centre Infrastructure: Understanding of power, cooling, cabling, and rack layouts.
• IT Systems: Familiarity with servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Cloud & Hybrid Environments: Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Planning and implementation experience

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of systems implementation, software deployment, and integration projects across the organisation, ensuring alignment to programme objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications and structured delivery plans, leveraging project management tools for scheduling, dependency tracking, and portfolio visibility.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver milestones on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Provide clear, consistent progress reporting to stakeholders, proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including R&D, IT, finance, and operations to ensure technical solutions are fully integrated into existing environments.
• Oversee proofofconcept builds, pilot phases, and staged rollouts, ensuring lessons learned feed into full implementation.
• Facilitate training sessions with L&D for clients and endusers, ensuring adoption readiness and smooth transition to new systems.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine project processes, introducing improvements that increase delivery efficiency, reduce integration risk, and enhance stakeholder confidence.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• PMP certification preferred; Agile or hybrid delivery credentials are a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing systems implementation, R&D, or enterprise software integration projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope across cross-functional teams.
• Experience aligning project outcomes with business requirements and transformation objectives.
• Proficient in delivery frameworks including Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, and hybrid models.
• Skilled in SmartSheets for project scheduling, reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Familiarity with RAID logs, governance checklists, and artefact traceability across concurrent projects.
  
  
  

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage expectations across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting change enablement through collaboration with Learning & Development teams for training and adoption.
• Confident presenting project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward proactive issue resolution.
• Experience managing project budgets, resource planning, and vendor coordination.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.
  
  
  

• Ensure profitable execution of all allocated projects and related contracts within the constraints of schedule, budget and scope
• Execute projects and customer contracts in accordance with the SGD Management system
• Develop and maintain detailed project management documentation
• Keep project stakeholders informed of project status through effective communication within defined mechanisms (steering committees, monthly reports, project meetings, etc.)
• Provide Marketing and Bid support and fulfil the role of operations responsible for allocated bids by coordinating the generation of the operations data pack (schedule, costing and statement of work), in accordance with the SGD Management System
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and thereby acting as the SGD point of contact (POC) for all contract matters
• Participate in the technical execution of projects, working with the technical responsible to ensure effective project execution
• Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and objectives, as well as company norms and standards
• International travel may be required
  
  
  

• Experience in the execution of customer contracts and R&D projects
• Experience in working across many different departments and stakeholders in a strong complex matrix organisation
• Minimum 5 – 7 years applicable project management experience in Defence or related environment, of which 2 – 3 years working with medium to high complexity projects
• Experience in MS Office, MS Excel and MS Projects
• Experience in working with MRP systems (e.g. IFS)
• In-depth financial knowledge within a project environment
• Leading and managing project teams in a technical environment
• Ability to lead virtual project team/s to a successful implementation across countries.
• Interfacing with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally to the organisation
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong Communication skills which include creating and delivering written and oral presentations
• Strong administration and time management skills.
• Methodical, thorough, and diligent
• Be able to identify and manage risks
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Excellent intercultural skills to cooperate with international customers.
• Results driven; forward thinking with a problem-solving mentality
  
  
  

• In-depth knowledge of project management in a customer and R&D environment
• Knowledge and experience of Electronic Warfare systems fundamentals within the Air, Naval, Land and RF domains and development processes will be an advantage
• Strong technical background in the development of hardware and software for Electronic Warfare systems and products
  
  
  

• Effective Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Planning and resource management
• Strategic thinking
  
  
  

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification BSc(Eng.), BEng
• Masters level degree is desirable (MBA, Meng, MSc (Eng) or equivalent)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be an advantage