Hybrid Ecommerce Project Manager — Digital Transformation Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Project Manager in Vereeniging to lead complex digital initiatives from planning through delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction in a fast-paced online retail environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, excellent leadership, and a track record of delivering e-commerce projects on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with a focus on e-commerce projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in PM software (Asana, Jira, MS Project).
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating resources.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, or able to commute.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Lead and manage project teams, ensuring collaboration and clear communication.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Ensure delivery within scope, quality standards, and timelines.
• Oversee launches of new e-commerce features and platforms.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations as needed.

Skills

Agile

Waterfall

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/CS

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Asana

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Project Manager in Vereeniging to lead complex digital initiatives from planning through delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction in a fast-paced online retail environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, excellent leadership, and a track record of delivering e-commerce projects on time.