Hybrid Wine Tech Project Manager — Vineyard & Winery Ops

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead technology projects for the wine industry from Paarl, Western Cape. The role combines governance with hands-on coordination of software and hardware deployments to enable seamless integration and measurable gains.

You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, and liaise between clients and our technical teams in a hybrid model with on-site engagements in the winelands.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in agriculture/food/tech sectors preferred.
• Wine industry project experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid client engagements in Paarl, WC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of technology projects for clients in the wine industry.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in close collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, budget control, and risk management.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients and our client's technical and development teams.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, testing, and deployment of specialized wine industry software and hardware.
• Provide training and ongoing support to client personnel on the use of implemented technologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Ensure client satisfaction and successful adoption of the technology solutions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Agriculture or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead technology projects for the wine industry from Paarl, Western Cape. The role combines governance with hands-on coordination of software and hardware deployments to enable seamless integration and measurable gains.

You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, and liaise between clients and our technical teams in a hybrid model with on-site engagements in the winelands.