Job Title: Digital Factory Project Manager

Location: Johannesburg Metro, Woodmead

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Primary Industry: Engineering

Secondary Industry: Mining

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.  The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities.  DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions. DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific. 

Main Purpose:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to join our Digital Factory team.  This role is pivotal in leading agile proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives that drive innovation and digital transformation across the organization.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile project delivery, with the ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects from ideation through to execution.  In addition to project management responsibilities, the role includes a secondary focus on business analysis – supporting the team in gathering requirements, identifying opportunities, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage agile proof-of-concept (POC) projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Facilitate agile collaboration sessions (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensure adherence to agile best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, software engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact digital solutions, ensuring that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities and that they work together effectively to achieve project objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and proactively address any roadblocks that may arise.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, project plans, status reports, and project budgets.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues to project stakeholders, including senior management, sponsors, and team members.
• Support business analysis activities such as gathering and refining requirements, mapping processes and validating solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and user-centric design within the team.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Manage project budgets, including tracking project costs, managing budget variances, and forecasting future expenditures.
• Ensure that project outcomes are aligned with business objectives, scope, requirements and design and that the project’s benefits are realised

Knowledge Areas:

• Experience using Microsoft Office technologies and tools (PowerPoint, Teams, Excel etc.) (essential)
• Experience using Microsoft Project (essential)
• Experience with digital technologies, API’s, cloud platforms, integration concepts, AI, data (essential)
• Experience in business analysis techniques, including stakeholder interviews, process mapping and user story creation (essential)

Experience:

• 4 years+ working in an IT or digital capacity in a medium to large organisation (essential)
• 5 years+ exposure to high-performance PMO Tools (advantageous)
• 4 years + experience managing digital or IT project implementations (essential)
• 4 years+ experience in Business Requirements gathering and Business Process Mapping (essential)
• 3 years+ solid understanding of agile methodologies and digital product development lifecycles (essential)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of digital factory technologies and processes
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Qualifications:

• Senior Certificate/High-School diploma (essential)
• Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SAFeAgile, PMP etc) (advantageous)
• Training in Business Analytics (advantageous)
• Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science (advantageous)

Competencies:

• Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability (essential)
• Ability to work in a team environment (essential)
• Good written and verbal communication skills (essential)

Contact information

Yolanda Swart