Project Manager

TFG Infotec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Project Manager to manage vital supply chain projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, with experience in managing medium to high-risk projects. This role is pivotal to delivering strategic and operational success within their Supply Chain Solutions team.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant IT Project Management experience.
• Experience in large Supply Chain related projects.
• Knowledge of retail industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful project delivery, managing scope, budget, and timelines.
• Apply advanced Project Management techniques to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Manage quality of projects by understanding business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team orientation

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Project management qualification

PMI certification

Tools

Waterfall methodology

Agile methodology

SAP

Oracle

BlueYonder

Manhattan

Job description

We're looking for a Project Manager to be part of our Supply Chain Solutions team to manage and drive various critical projects. The role is critical to manage and ensure successful deliverables, which are both strategic and operational within the Supply Chain portfolio, such as, but not limited to projects in the following domains; Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, Manufacturing and Inventory Visibility / RFID.

With a robust strategy focusing on People, Process and Technology, we believe that our culture and the quality of our people are our greatest strengths. As such, we need to employ top talent to support our key business functions.

TFG’s IT division provides innovative, strategic and cost-effective ICT solutions and professional services to TFG and its subsidiaries. Working for TFG means; working with highly talented professional individuals, who are passionate about collaboration, creativity and working towards successful customer service.

The Key Performance Areas of this role will be as follows :

• Be part of the project team to ensure successful project delivery, managing scope, budget and timelines
• Apply advanced Project Management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes and systems in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations
• Manage quality of delivered projects through understanding business needs and overseeing development to ensure that projects deliver business value
• Communicate to and manage expectations of project business sponsors and key stakeholders
• Manage medium to high risk projects
• Manage scope and change throughout all phases of projects
• Manage day to day direction and coordination of project team
• Communicate project status and health
• Work across functional teams and technical platforms

Requirements :

• A Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ relevant IT Project Management experience
• Experience in large Supply Chain related projects will be an advantage
• Knowledge of retail industry will be an advantage
• Experience with major ERP solutions (e.g. BlueYonder, Oracle, SAP, Manhattan) will be an advantage
• Proven proficiency in SDLC and an industry recognised Project Management Methodology including Waterfall and Agile
• Proven hands-on experience in managing medium to large projects.
• A relevant project management qualification and / or PMI certification will be an advantage.

Competencies and behaviours for success :

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• A team orientation.
• Excellent written communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• A focus on delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Sound judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• High resilience and agility with the ability to work well under pressure and deliver to aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High emotional intelligence and experience in mentoring diverse teams and individuals
• Ability to drive change, persuade and influence both internal and external stakeholders
• To be able to anticipate and evaluate the impact of possible problem solutions prior to implementation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.