Senior Project Manager - E-commerce Platform Development

Placements24; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 40.000 - 58.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is partnering with a rapidly expanding retail group in East London, ZA, to hire a Senior Project Manager who will oversee the development and enhancement of their e-commerce platforms in a hybrid setup.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive Agile processes, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure security and data privacy standards while delivering high-quality digital experiences that drive online sales and customer engagement.

Qualificações

• Minimum 7 years in project management with e-commerce or digital platforms.
• Proven track record managing complex online platform projects.
• Strong knowledge of e-commerce tech, web development, and digital marketing.
• Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end e-commerce platform development projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables and timelines.
• Manage budgets, resources and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers and marketing for UX excellence.
• Oversee integration of payment gateways, CRM and other tools.
• Implement agile processes and manage sprint cycles.
• Identify and mitigate risks; ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings and provide status updates.
• Ensure platform compliance with security and data privacy standards.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Communication

UX/UI understanding

Team collaboration

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Computer Science

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding retail group, is seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to oversee the development and enhancement of their e-commerce platforms. This hybrid role, based in **East London, Eastern Cape, ZA**, requires a dynamic individual who can lead cross-functional teams in delivering seamless online shopping experiences. You will manage all aspects of the e-commerce platform lifecycle, from initial design and development to deployment and ongoing optimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of e-commerce technologies, digital marketing, UX/UI principles, and agile methodologies. You will work closely with marketing, IT, and operations teams to ensure the platform meets customer needs and business objectives. Your leadership will be key to driving digital sales growth and enhancing customer engagement for our client in **East London, Eastern Cape, ZA**. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on a key strategic initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of e-commerce platform development projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, and marketing teams to ensure optimal user experience.
• Oversee the integration of payment gateways, CRM systems, and other e-commerce tools.
• Implement agile development processes and manage sprint cycles.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and provide comprehensive project status updates.
• Ensure the platform complies with security standards and data privacy regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform performance and user satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on e-commerce or digital platform development.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex online platform projects.
• Solid understanding of e-commerce technologies, web development, and digital marketing principles.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with UX/UI best practices and customer journey mapping.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, with regular collaboration at the **East London, Eastern Cape, ZA** office.
• Familiarity with retail and online sales environments is advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, retirement fund, and staff discounts. This hybrid role provides the flexibility of remote work with the necessity of on-site collaboration in **East London, Eastern Cape, ZA**. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge e-commerce strategies within a growing retail organization.