Hybrid E-commerce Project Lead for Digital Retail Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Project Manager to oversee online initiatives from our Nelspruit office. You will lead projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery, scope adherence, and budget alignment in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires strong knowledge of e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and project management methodologies, with a track record of delivering complex online projects and coordinating cross-functional teams in a dynamic retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Marketing, or a related field.
• PMP or Agile certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management with a focus on e-commerce.
• Proven track record of managing complex e-commerce projects end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, web technologies, and digital marketing.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of e-commerce projects, from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, merchandising, and operations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues effectively to all stakeholders.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as required.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned for future projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Budget management

Resource management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Asana

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Project Manager to oversee online initiatives from our Nelspruit office. You will lead projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery, scope adherence, and budget alignment in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires strong knowledge of e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and project management methodologies, with a track record of delivering complex online projects and coordinating cross-functional teams in a dynamic retail