Technical Project Manager

Position: Technical Project Manager Hybrid Role)
A leading organisation within the medical devices and health technology sector is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join their team in Pretoria. This role is responsible for managing and delivering strategic projects within a regulated medical and health tech environment, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with industry standards.

The Technical Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a range of strategic projects, from hardware market entry initiatives to large-scale internal feature development projects. The role focuses on enabling teams with the necessary tools, information, and processes to ensure high-quality, compliant project delivery.

Description:
Project Management (±60%)

• Implement project strategies and defined ways of working
• Identify and manage project tools, documentation, and workflows
• Define project scope, milestones, budgets, and timelines
• Track project performance, manage risks, and oversee change control
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, in full, and to a high-quality, auditable standard
• Consider commercial, legal, operational, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Stakeholder Management & Communication (±30%)

• Identify internal and external stakeholders and ensure alignment across teams
• Facilitate structured feedback sessions and regular communication updates
• Proactively manage expectations and prevent scope creep
• Ensure smooth project handovers upon completion

Documentation & Record-Keeping (±10%)

• Compile, maintain, and store project documentation in line with QMS processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including ISO, CE, and FDA requirements
• Maintain accurate records throughout the project lifecycle to support audits and organisational knowledge

Requirements:
Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project management role
• Proven experience managing complex projects from initiation to closure
• Experience in internal and external stakeholder management
• Highly advantageous: Experience with in hardware, medical devices, health tech, or software development environments

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant formal certification in Project Management (essential)
• Registration with a recognised project management institute (advantageous)
• Degree in Engineering or BCom Informatics / Information Systems (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies (Essential)

• Project and process management
• End-to-end project lifecycle management
• Project control and reporting
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Strong research, analysis, and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

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