Project Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail e-commerce company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various projects ensuring efficiency and successful execution. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management within retail, strong e-commerce operations knowledge, and excellent skills in leading cross-functional teams. This role requires strategic thinking and proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Asana. The position offers benefits including 19 days of annual leave and a medical allowance.

Benefits

19 days annual leave

R1,500 medical allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within retail or e-commerce.
• Strong e-commerce and digital operations experience.
• Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans from initiation to completion.
• Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to budget.
• Track and analyze project performance metrics.

Skills

Project management experience in retail

E-commerce operations knowledge

Excellent Excel skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic, fast-paced UK-based retail e-commerce company. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong background in e-commerce, retail operations, and digital project management. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing various projects, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and successful execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.

Benefits: 19 days annual leave + R1,500 medical allowance

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday in-office, remote work on Fridays

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and oversee project plans from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Liaise with internal teams, including sales, operations, merchandising, and IT, to streamline project execution.
• Maintain strong communication with external vendors, merchants, and third-party service providers.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management.

• Ensure all projects comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) guidelines.
• Oversee quality control processes to maintain high standards in project deliverables.

• Track and analyze project performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports, summarizing project progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Utilize data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Conduct regular team meetings to provide direction, guidance, and feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in project management within retail, e-commerce, or digital environments.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong e-commerce and digital operations experience, ideally from companies like Takealot or Amazon.
• Excellent Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Trello.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and execute under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing at least 5 team members.