Dimagi Vacancies 2022 Apply For Project Manager Jobs In Cape Town, Western Cape

About Dimagi

Dimagi is an award-winning social enterprise and a certified B-corp and Benefit Corporation. We build software solutions and provide technology consulting services to improve the quality of essential services for underserved populations. Our open-source technology platform, CommCare, is the world’s most widely-used and researched mobile data collection platform for frontline workers. Our choice to be a certified B-Corp and to legally incorporate as a Benefit Corporation sends a clear signal to our partners, our team members, and our communities that we not only believe but also take action in using business as a force for good. This approach combines our passion and commitment to tackle complex health and social inequities and work towards a brighter future for all.

About the Solutions Division

The Solutions Division’s mission is to build and scale sustainable, high-impact digital solutions that amplify frontline workers and programs in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). We offer professional services to partners to impactfully deliver Dimagi technology and / or programmatic expertise.

About the Position

Dimagi is looking for a Project Manager to join our Solutions Division in South Africa. This position is open to remote employment in South Africa or can be based out of our office in Cape Town. The Project Manager is a key member of the Project Delivery team, and will manage our project teams in creating high-impact, reliable, user-friendly digital systems for Dimagi’s public health partners. In this role, you will lead a project team working on the optimal design and development of applications built on Dimagi’s flagship platform CommCare – including requirements gathering, design, testing, implementation, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure feasibility within timeframe and budget
• Develop a detailed project plan, set-up milestones, monitor and track progress and quality, and perform appropriate risk management.
• Manage project tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, etc.) as relevant.
• Create and maintain a project budget with accompanying SoW, and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate change control techniques.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Ensure that all expectations are anticipated and managed adequately
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including required project documentation to ensure milestones can be validated by the client
• Amplify the work of a team by knowing everyone’s strengths and weaknesses and keep the team motivated, resolve conflicts and make hard decisions. Coach, guide, lead and direct the work of the project team.
• Provides insight on how to strengthen efficiency and improve internal processes

Relevant Skills

• 4+ years of experience in project coordination or project implementation
• Must be fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
• Experience working on software projects
• Experience working in and coordinating with dynamic teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to balance multiple projects
• Excellent organization skills
• Eligible to work in South Africa
• 10-25% travel throughout West and South Africa

Bonus Skills

•  Interest in making a social impact
•  Formal training in Computer Science or related disciplines, including through a degree program or dedicated training program
•  Formal training in Project Management or related disciplines, including through a degree program or dedicated training program
•  Familiarity with the agile model for the software development lifecycle and quality assurance
•  Experience using project management tools like Asana, Jira, or Confluence.
•  Experience working with governments and/or public health
•  Experience with systems integration and/or database management
•  Experience with system and scenario flow diagrams, functional user assessments and testing, architecture and content structure, and technical specifications
•  Experience delivering enterprise software systems and/or working within project management for software developers

Compensation and Benefits

We aim to make a difference, not just as a company but also as an employer. We are transparent about salaries at all levels of the organization and have a standard, global pay scale for all positions that is non-negotiable. The salary for this position is 700 310 ZAR annually. 

However, the benefits we offer are geared towards having a strong impact on our staff’s well-being. A few of our key benefits are outlined below:

• 100% employer-sponsored medical insurance
• 5% match to Employees’ Retirement Fund
• Employee stock option plan
• 30 days paid time off inclusive of holidays
• Unlimited sick time and excellent parental leave policy
• Access to a flex-time policy that allows employees to work based on a flexible work schedule
• Hybrid work policy
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Magellan Healthcare

Dimagi’s Diversity Commitment

Dimagi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, family or parental status, veteran or disability status.