Business Project Manager

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Business Project Manager in East London to lead strategic initiatives across multiple departments, drive growth, and improve efficiency. You will define project scope, manage resources, and deliver projects aligned with the company’s long-term vision.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in business project management, strong business acumen, and proficiency with PM software and BA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business project management
• Proven track record of successfully managing strategic business initiatives
• Strong understanding of business operations, strategy, and financial principles
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in project management software and business analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of business projects, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and deliver value
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, identify needs, and ensure alignment
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and report on financial performance
• Identify and mitigate business risks and dependencies, ensuring project success
• Facilitate effective communication among project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Project management software

Business analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Project Manager to lead strategic business initiatives within their organization in East London. This role is pivotal in driving business growth, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the successful implementation of key strategic projects. You will work closely with various departments, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations, to define project scope, manage resources, and deliver projects that align with the company's long-term vision. The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen, excellent project management skills, and a passion for driving positive change within an organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of business projects, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and deliver value.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, identify needs, and ensure alignment.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and report on financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate business risks and dependencies, ensuring project success.
• Facilitate effective communication among project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing strategic business initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business operations, strategy, and financial principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and business analysis tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive team environment focused on achieving business goals in East London.
• Exposure to diverse business challenges and strategic decision-making processes.