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Project Manager (Project Manager)

Overview

Reference
Project Manager

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg -- Bryanston

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
15 January 2025


Our client is looking for a Project Manager to oversee the deployment and reporting of business-critical projects, ensuring they align with business objectives and deliver measurable benefits. The role involves managing strategy, implementation, and performance improvement initiatives within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects to meet objectives within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Organize and develop project teams, ensuring clear communication of milestones and goals.
  • Identify gaps and areas for improvement in processes, systems, and resources, and redefine strategies to address them.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures while achieving desired project outcomes in productivity and quality.
  • Drive initiatives focused on automation, digitization, RPA, and AI to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Analyze delays or failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
  • Perform post-implementation evaluations and incorporate lessons learned into future projects.
  • Align with regional and global initiatives, maintaining adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Implement and manage change management strategies to secure stakeholder buy-in.
  • Develop, coach, and empower team members to achieve excellence and foster a high-performing, "can-do" team spirit.

Key Skills

  • Proven expertise in project management, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in process optimization.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), Power BI, and business-specific reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to drive team alignment and success.
  • Familiarity with automation, digitization, and innovative technologies like RPA and AI.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high performance under pressure.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP methodologies preferred.
  • Experience or certifications in project management, change management, or stakeholder management are advantageous.
  • A minimum of 5 years in an analytical or similar role, preferably within a logistics or multinational organization.
  • Certifications such as Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP are preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Project Management, Change Management, IT, or a related field.


Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond