Employer: Confluent Job Specification – IDM Project Manager  Position: Project Manager – IDM Projects Team  Location:Cape Town  Type:Hybrid  Work Level: Mid-Level (2+ years’ experience)  Role Overview  Lead IDM projects from conception to post-deployment, ensuring delivery of business outcomes. You will manage projects end-to-end, including gathering requirements, planning, execution, and post-deployment monitoring. The role requires adaptability, as you may sometimes take on analysis and solution design in the absence of dedicated BAs or POs.  Key Responsibilities  * Gather and analyse business requirements, including process mapping, needs analysis, and solution documentation. * Develop project plans including scope, timelines, risk assessment, dependencies, and cost-benefit analysis. * Lead cross-functional project teams, liaising with developers, QA, trainers, and other stakeholders. * Ensure all stakeholders are accountable to project commitments. * Communicate updates, risks, and project outcomes regularly. * Drive implementation and adoption through effective change management. * Monitor post-deployment performance, collect feedback, and report impact. * Handover projects efficiently to maintain team capacity and workflow. Requirements / Must-Have  * 2+ years proven experience managing projects end-to-end in a technical or data-driven environment. * Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Degree in finance, technology, or related field. * Experience creating project documentation, reports, and procedures. * Ability to adapt quickly and take on business analysis when required. * Proven experience working in an Agile delivery environment (Scrum/Kanban). * Ability to balance Agile delivery with project governance, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Desirable / Advantageous  * PMI or Scrum Master certification. * Leadership experience. Key Competencies  * Strong communication and presentation skills. * Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. * Organised, focused, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. * Analytical, critical thinker with collaborative problem-solving skills. * Positive, can-do attitude and resilient under pressure.