Project Manager – Office Of The Ceo

Initiate International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic consultancy in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Project Manager to operate at the core of the business. The role involves driving high-impact projects, providing executive support, and ensuring strategic objectives are met. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a strong background in project management within corporate environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project management or strategy execution, ideally within a corporate or executive office environment.
• Proven record of successfully delivering multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong grasp of organizational dynamics and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage high-impact projects aligning with the CEO's priorities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and deliverables.
• Build and deliver concise dashboards and reports for executive visibility.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure accountability.
• Anticipate challenges and propose pragmatic solutions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Emotional intelligence

Proficiency in project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Tools

Asana

Trello

MS Project

Resilient

Job description

Overview

As Project Manager in the Office of the CEO, you will operate at the strategic core of the business — translating vision into execution. This is not a traditional PM role; it's a pivotal position designed for someone who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments, driving complex initiatives that cut across multiple departments and directly influence executive decision-making. You'll act as the connective tissue between leadership and delivery teams, ensuring that strategic objectives don't just stay on paper — they happen.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Execution: Coordinate and manage high-impact projects that span across business functions, ensuring alignment with the CEO's priorities and company strategy.
• Operational Excellence: Develop, track, and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables — ensuring timelines and standards are met.
• Executive Reporting: Build and deliver concise dashboards and reports that provide the CEO and COO with visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration across departments, fostering a culture of accountability and seamless communication.
• Risk & Issue Management: Anticipate challenges early, propose pragmatic solutions, and ensure issues are escalated appropriately.
• Leadership Support: Provide direct operational and strategic support to the CEO's office — from managing special projects to preparing board presentations and executive briefs.
• Governance & Alignment: Maintain a centralized view of all executive-level initiatives, ensuring coherence across the organization's strategic priorities.
• Meeting & Action Management: Lead project meetings, document key decisions, and ensure follow-up actions are executed to completion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or a related discipline (Postgraduate qualification preferred).
• 5+ years' experience in project management or strategy execution, ideally within a corporate, consulting, or executive office environment.
• Proven record of successfully delivering multiple concurrent projects with precision and pace.
• Strong grasp of organizational dynamics, business operations, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with senior executives and managing stakeholder expectations.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the confidence to engage at executive level.
• High emotional intelligence and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Trello, MS Project, or Resilient.
• Resourceful, and capable of thriving in a fast-changing, deadline-driven environment.
• Independent thinker with strong ownership and initiative.

What Success Looks Like

Projects are delivered on time, on scope, and on strategy. The CEO and executive team have clear visibility into organizational performance and priorities. Cross-departmental execution is streamlined and collaborative. The Office of the CEO operates with clarity, precision, and measurable impact.