Project Manager

**Position Title: Project Manager** **Location: George, South Africa (on\-site)** **About Pacific International Insurance** Pacific International Insurance has been helping Australians protect what matters for over 20 years. Backed by the global strength of Badger International, an insurance organisation with international interests — Pacific delivers trusted, quality insurance products across Australia and New Zealand across brands including PD Insurance, RSPCA Pet Insurance, Blue Badge Insurance, and Rapid Solutions. Pacific's business philosophy is to provide soft landings through all interactions with partners, customers, community, staff, and the broader industry — and this sits at the core of everything we do. **About the Role** We are looking for a driven Project Manager to join our team on\-site at our George office. You will lead the end\-to\-end delivery of projects, working closely with our software development team, senior leadership, and key stakeholders across our Australasian business. **Where You'll Work** This role is based on\-site at our office in **George** — a stunning, scenic town nestled in the heart of South Africa's world\-renowned Garden Route, surrounded by mountains, forests, and pristine coastline. If you are looking for a role that comes with an exceptional quality of life, George delivers in every sense. As part of a team that supports an Australasian business, this role requires an early start to the working day to ensure sufficient overlap with our colleagues and clients across Australia. The standard start time for this role is **05:00**, after which you have the rest of your day ahead of you to enjoy everything the Garden Route has to offer. **Key Responsibilities** **Project Planning \& Delivery** * Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. * Create, maintain, and track detailed project plans, schedules, and progress reports throughout the full project lifecycle. * Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within resource budget. * Coordinate internal resources and third\-party vendors for the seamless execution of projects. * Manage changes by developing practical implementation plans and communicating them effectively. * Perform ongoing risk management to identify, assess, and minimise project risks before they escalate. **Team Leadership \& Collaboration** * Lead, guide, and motivate the software team, resolving internal conflicts and fostering a collaborative, transparent working environment. * Manage day\-to\-day team activities to keep projects on track and resources appropriately allocated. * Conduct regular team meetings, troubleshoot technical issues, and facilitate the deployment of software upgrades. * Delegate technical support and production issues to the most suitable resource and manage resolution effectively. * Apply relevant project management methodologies to improve team productivity, communication, and client satisfaction....