Hybrid Operations Improvement Project Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee critical operations projects in a hybrid role. The role focuses on driving efficiency improvements, implementing new processes, and managing cross-functional initiatives with on-site engagement in the East London area.

You will collaborate with operations teams and IT to ensure projects meet targets and strategic goals, while shaping and improving operational effectiveness through remote strategic

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with a focus on operations or process improvement.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of operational improvement projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with operational leadership.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage resources, and track progress against timelines and budgets.
• Identify and implement process improvements within operations using data analysis and best practices.
• Manage project risks and issues, developing and executing mitigation plans.
• Communicate project status, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Agile

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Hybrid work experience

Job description

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee critical operations projects in a hybrid role. The role focuses on driving efficiency improvements, implementing new processes, and managing cross-functional initiatives with on-site engagement in the East London area.

You will collaborate with operations teams and IT to ensure projects meet targets and strategic goals, while shaping and improving operational effectiveness through remote strategic