Project Manager - Agile Software Development (Cape Town, 12 months)

DeARX; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail technology is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead global rollout programs in POS and fuel automation. This role involves managing multiple vendors, aligning stakeholders at all levels, and overseeing project execution in high-pressure environments, offering a career path into strategic leadership roles.

Benefits

Executive exposure on global programmes

Agile, delivery-driven culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of project management experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with POS systems and retail technology.
• Experience in multi-country, multi-vendor environments.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of global rollout projects.
• Driving strong stakeholder alignment at C-suite level.
• Delivering structured project reporting and financial tracking.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Vendor Management

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

PMP Certification

Agile/Scrum Master Certification

Job description

Senior Project Manager Global POS Rollout (Retail Tech / Fuel Automation)

Location: Century City, Cape Town (Hybrid 2 Days Onsite Weekly)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Level: Senior / Executive-Facing

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Project Manager to lead and drive global technology rollout programmes across the UK, Middle East and Europe. This role is pivotal to the successful customisation and deployment of next-generation POS platforms, integrated with cutting-edge forecourt automation and retail fuel management systems.

You will operate at executive stakeholder level, working directly with global leadership teams, tech vendors, and cross-functional delivery squads to ensure successful delivery in high-pressure, high-visibility environments.

️ What You'll Be Responsible For

• End-to-end management of global rollout projects including planning, execution, governance, risk management, and post-implementation support.
• Leading the customisation and deployment of POS and forecourt systems across multiple countries and retail networks.
• Driving strong stakeholder alignment at C-suite level across product, operations, engineering, and local in-country teams.
• Managing multiple vendors and delivery partners across regions, ensuring contract adherence, quality standards, and milestone delivery.
• Embedding agile and hybrid delivery models, with continuous focus on speed, transparency, and quality.
• Delivering structured project reporting, financial tracking, RAID logs, and steering committee materials.
• Championing change management and operational readiness, ensuring local teams are supported through training, process alignment, and post-go-live stabilization.
  
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8-10+ years of project management experience in enterprise environments, including global rollouts.
• Strong experience with POS systems, retail technology, or forecourt automation preferred.
• Proven ability to influence and engage at executive stakeholder level this is not a back-office coordination role.
• Demonstrated experience delivering in multi-country, multi-vendor environments.
• Skilled in both Agile and traditional project delivery frameworks.
• Comfortable pushing back diplomatically to ensure scope, budget, and timelines are protected.
• Experience working in or alongside the fuel, retail, or industrial automation sectors is highly advantageous.
• Certifications: PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Scrum Master, or SAFe preferred.
  
  
  

The Environment

You'll join a global technology leader in the retail fuel management space, delivering automation and digital transformation to large-scale networks of forecourts and convenience outlets. Expect fast decision-making, direct access to executives, and a mandate to execute.

Location & Working Model

• Based in Century City, Cape Town
• Hybrid model: Minimum 2 days per week onsite; otherwise flexible/remote
  
  
  

Why Apply?

• Executive exposure on global programmes
• Complex tech with real-world impact
• Agile, delivery-driven culture
• Career growth into programme leadership or strategic transformation roles
  
  
  

Ready to lead the next global tech transformation in retail automation?

Apply now or reach out confidentially for more details.