Project Manager, Business Transformation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Project Manager to lead critical business transformation initiatives in Nelspruit. You will guide cross-functional teams from strategic planning through implementation and adoption, driving efficiency and improved customer outcomes.

In this hybrid role, you will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and stakeholders, identifying risks and ensuring successful change across processes and systems. A senior track record and a business-focused degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on business transformation or change management projects.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business processes and operational improvements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of business transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and ensure clear communication throughout the transformation process.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies associated with change initiatives.
• Drive the implementation of new processes, systems, and organisational structures.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

PMP certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Project Manager to lead critical business transformation initiatives within their organisation in Nelspruit. This role involves guiding cross-functional teams through significant change processes, from strategic planning to implementation and adoption. You will be instrumental in driving efficiency, improving customer experience, and achieving key business objectives through well-managed transformation projects. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a motivated professional to shape the future of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of business transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and ensure clear communication throughout the transformation process.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies associated with change initiatives.
• Drive the implementation of new processes, systems, and organisational structures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on business transformation or change management projects.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business processes and operational improvements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic projects.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.