Programme Delivery Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique global consultancy based in South Africa is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager to lead sustainability-focused supplier engagement projects. This role combines project management with coordination tasks, ensuring high standards in delivering initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in project management or event coordination, strong communication skills, and is highly organised. A valid passport is a plus due to potential international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in project management, event coordination, or client delivery.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities under pressure.
• Confident communicator comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive, and meticulous with detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of multi-stakeholder supplier engagement projects.
• Own end-to-end project management including timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee logistics, vendor coordination, and post-event reporting.
• Provide administrative support to founding partners.

Skills

Project management

Event coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Digital skills

Tools

Microsoft Suite

GSuite

Project management platforms

Virtual event tools

Job description

Programme Delivery Manager

Drive Sustainability-Focused Supplier Engagement Projects with a Boutique Global Consultancy

Remote (South Africa) | R30 000 per month | Full-time | 9am-6pm

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing boutique consultancy working with major global organisations to activate their suppliers around sustainability, performance, and strategic partnerships. With a team rooted in experience at top-tier companies like PepsiCo, AstraZeneca, and Siemens, they bring together deep supplier engagement expertise and sharp project delivery. Their mission is guided by the principle of precision meets purpose, delivering high-impact work with clarity, care, and a strong partnership ethos.

The Role: Programme Delivery Manager

As Programme Delivery Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering seamless supplier engagement projects and supporting day-to-day operations. You'll oversee timelines, stakeholders, and logisticsensuring every initiative is executed to the highest standards. Working closely with the founding partners, this role combines hands‑on project delivery with behind‑the‑scenes coordination, offering a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact across both client work and internal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of multi‑stakeholder supplier engagement projects and virtual events.
• Own end‑to‑end project management: timelines, deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee logistics, vendor coordination, and post‑event reporting.
• Provide direct administrative support to the founding partners, including calendar management, travel bookings, and file organisation.
• Help maintain operational structure and rhythm across the business.

About You

• Minimum 3 years experience in project management, event coordination, or client delivery (consulting or agency background preferred).
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities under pressure.
• Confident communicator comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive, and meticulous with detail.
• Strong digital skills: familiar with Microsoft Suite, GSuite, project management platforms, and virtual event tools.
• A valid passport is a plus, with occasional international travel possible.