Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Life insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to steer strategic initiatives, oversee planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional projects aligned with the company’s long-term goals.

You will work with senior leadership, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery within scope, while benefiting from a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in Project Management with focus on strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closure of complex strategic projects.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources and budgets.
• Communicate status, risks and issues to stakeholders and executives.
• Manage and mitigate risks and issues with contingency plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely milestones.

Skills

Strategic project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to lead critical Strategic Initiatives in Pretoria . This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional projects that align with the company's long-term vision. You will work closely with senior leadership and various departments to define project scope, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project completion on time and within budget. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to drive significant change and contribute directly to the company's strategic objectives in the capital city.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of complex strategic projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to all stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Manage and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration to ensure alignment and timely delivery of project milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Project Management , with a strong focus on strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid, pension fund, and life insurance.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making within the organization.