E-commerce Project Manager

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Collaborative team in Randburg

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Project Manager to lead critical online business initiatives in Randburg. You will plan, execute and close projects, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a track record of delivering complex digital projects in a fast-paced environment. Randburg location offers a collaborative work setting and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in e-commerce or digital product space.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Oversee execution of multiple e-commerce projects, on time and budget.
• Facilitate communication between teams, stakeholders, and management with updates.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies, addressing issues proactively.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for e-commerce projects.

Skills

Project management

E-commerce

PM methodologies

Leadership skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organized E-commerce Project Manager to lead critical initiatives for their online business in Randburg . This role is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing e-commerce projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. You will also be involved in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. This is a key role for driving innovation and efficiency within their digital operations in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans , timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage and oversee the execution of multiple e-commerce projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and management, providing regular status updates.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies, proactively addressing potential issues.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts associated with e-commerce projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager , specifically within the e-commerce or digital product development space.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the thriving e-commerce sector.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment in Randburg .
• Performance bonuses based on project success.