Project Manager - Business Transformation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an accomplished Project Manager with a passion for Business Transformation to join our team in East London. Operating in a hybrid work model, you will lead initiatives aimed at changing and improving business processes, systems, and organizational structures.

This role requires a strategic thinker adept at managing complex change programs, fostering stakeholder buy-in, and ensuring that transformation efforts deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with a focus on business transformation.
• Experience in hybrid work environments and cross-functional change initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of business transformation projects.
• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to strategic goals.
• Develop project plans, manage resources, and oversee budgets.
• Facilitate change management, engage stakeholders, address resistance.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure benefits realization and organizational improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Hybrid Work

Cross-functional Collaboration

Budget Management

Business Administration Degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

PM Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Project Manager with a passion for Business Transformation to join their team in East London . Operating in a hybrid work model, you will lead initiatives aimed at fundamentally changing and improving business processes, systems, and organizational structures. This role requires a strategic thinker adept at managing complex change programs, fostering stakeholder buy-in, and ensuring that transformation efforts deliver measurable business value. You will play a crucial role in guiding the organization through significant evolutionary changes, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of business transformation projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with strategic business goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, manage resources, and oversee budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate change management processes, engaging stakeholders and addressing potential resistance.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that transformation projects achieve their intended benefits and contribute to organizational improvement.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with a strong focus on business transformation and change management.
• Experience working effectively within a hybrid work environment .
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in change management methodologies and project management tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in change management.
• A flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture in East London .
• Involvement in impactful organizational change initiatives.