Project Manager - EVO ERP Systems

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies. The ERP systems team are responsible for implementing new process improvement functionality on the EVO ERP system. The role of Project Manager – EVO ERP Systems will be key, challenging and high profile within your local market.

Your challenge will be to drive and execute a series of Tax, Legal ad Statutory projects as part of Vodacom’s digital strategy utilising the efficiencies driving process improvement and digitisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a large finance transformation programme with wide-reaching impacts across the business and represents a great opportunity to learn more about the end-to-end processes within Finance Operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Be on the frontline every day; partnering with the chosen systems integrator, Group and your market as well as Finance, HR and Supply Chain together with IT central teams to help shape and execute the project every step of the way.
• Accountable for project deliverables ensuring a successful implementation on time, on budget with agreed quality as per delivery exit criteria.
• Manage and influence Local stakeholders to facilitate a smooth project delivery and the expectations of local management with respect to the process and systems changes.
• Leads overall project execution including business transformation & technology implementation projects focusing on budget, time and quality.
• Establishes the governance processes for the project to ensure proper and timely decision making with all key stakeholders.
• Apply techniques for planning, tracking, change control and risk management.
• Reviews and challenges local market implementation plan and mitigation actions.
• Identifies any potential deviations from agreed timelines or quality levels and manages stakeholders and teams to resolve the issues.
• Escalation points for the project members and central teams.
• Be equally adept at people and business management. The ideal candidate for this role will have:

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• Certified PM skills i.e. Prince 2, PMI and Agile or have equivalent experience.
• Matric (essential).
• 3-year Diploma or Bachelor degree in IT or related (essential).
• 5+ years experience in IT Project Management.
• Experience working with teams across demographic regions.
• Experience in ERP Platforms – Preferred.
• 5 years+ recent telecoms experience.
• Experience in deploying billing systems / data warehouse, ideally with Shared service centre integration. Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

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• The knowledge Agile methods to initialize, plan, execute, control and monitor local projects.
• Skills and leadership competencies for people relations, negotiation, decision making, and problem solving including conflict management.
• Strong experience of managing and deploying complex global billing systems / data warehouse projects
• Abilities to deal within a multicultural environment.
• Strong presentation, communication skills and decision making skills with the ability to balance conflicting needs.

AI-Enabled Leadership and Delivery

• Demonstrates the ability to identify, evaluate and implement technology, automation and AI opportunities that improve team performance, operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Creates an environment that encourages innovation, experimentation, continuous learning and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
• Leads teams through evolving operating models and technology-enabled transformation, building capability and readiness for future workforce requirements.
• Tracks and delivers measurable business outcomes from digital, automation and AI initiatives through effective prioritisation, governance and benefits realisation.
• Demonstrates AI fluency and literacy through the ability to effectively use, evaluate and govern AI-enabled tools and solutions, applying them responsibly to improve business outcomes, productivity and decision-making. We make an impact by offering:

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• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 12 October 2026.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.