Commercial Project Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly

Health benefits

Professional development

Randburg projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Commercial Project Manager to lead significant commercial projects from a remote setting, supporting operations in Randburg. You will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while maximizing client satisfaction.

Collaboration with sales, marketing, and development teams will be essential to drive innovative commercial ventures. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project management experience in commercial contexts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, especially commercial/business development contexts.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of commercial strategy and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in remote or hybrid environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of commercial projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, legal and external vendors to ensure success.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project.
• Analyze performance data and report to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Commercial Project Manager to lead important commercial projects from a remote setting, supporting their operations in the Randburg area. This role involves managing project lifecycles from inception to completion, focusing on delivering successful commercial outcomes while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budget and timeline constraints. You will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and development teams to bring innovative commercial ventures to fruition. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated professional to drive key business initiatives in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial projects, from initiation and planning to execution and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal teams (sales, marketing, legal) and external vendors to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project duration.
• Analyze project performance data and provide regular reports to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, specifically within commercial or business development contexts.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering commercial projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of commercial strategy and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment is highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Chance to work on exciting commercial ventures impacting business growth in Randburg.