Project Manager

Circana Careers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in consumer behavior insights is seeking a Project Manager for its UK Market Advantage Implementation team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate should have a recognized project management qualification and solid experience in client-facing roles within a technical context. Key responsibilities include leading client projects, stakeholder management, and implementing best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a client-facing Project Manager within a technical industry.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects and drive teams to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control client projects through the project lifecycle.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects and ensure clear project objectives.
• Communicate with clients to manage expectations and progress.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Construction Management

Contracts

Education

Project Management qualification (APMP, PMP, Prince)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology advanced analytics crossindustry data and deep expertise we provide clarity that helps almost 7000 of the worlds leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer the complete store and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights ignite innovation meet consumer demand and outpace the competition.

At Circana we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth we seek and share feedback freely and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business employees clients and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive committed team to be a challenger own outcomes and stay curious together. Learn more at .

What will you be doing

The UK Market Advantage Implementation team is a team of Technology and Innovation professionals focused on delivery of new products and services into our clients.

As a project manager you will be responsible for leading planning and driving progress in the delivery of client projects to an agreed schedule within the programme there will be a specific focus on delivering Circanas Market Advantage solution to clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning monitoring and controlling client projects through the project lifecycle
• Managing the daytoday operational aspects of a project : ensuring that project objectives and deliverables are clear and well defined; planning project tasks; ensuring clearly defined roles and responsibilities both internally and externally
• Ability to work well and build strong working relationships with commercial and technical teams across various locations remotely
• Client communication and activity planning working closely with the client to set and manage expectations
• Stakeholder management and communication of progress proactive identification and mitigation of risks swift course correction of issues and management of escalations
• Ensuring that all relevant and Circana specific processes are followed on projects
• Being responsible for full lifecycle of a project from the design stage through to completion and handover to the client including the finalisation of the Statement of Work
• Bring fresh best practice ideas for constant review and improvement to Project processes

Requirements

• A recognised project management qualification would be ideal e.g. APMP PMP or Prince
• Solid experience as a client facing Project Manager within a technical industry
• Evidence of being able to manage concurrent projects and drive project teams to meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills
• Good facilitation and analytical skills
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Highly selfmotivated with a positive cando attitude; accountable committed and decisive

As well as the technical skills experience and attributes that are required for the role our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their daytoday role :

• Stay Curious : Being hungry to learn and grow always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity : Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome : Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client : Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger : Never complacent always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity : Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy respect and integrity
• Commit to each other : Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s) : Cape Town South Africa

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Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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