Project / Program Manager V

LexisNexis (Proprietary) Limited Company; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information services company in Durban is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic and commercial transformation projects. The role involves managing multiple initiatives with significant business impact and ensuring successful delivery. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in project management, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. This position allows for flexible working hours and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in strategic, commercial, or technology-driven environments.
• Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of delivering complex commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple strategic and commercial projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor and control project budgets and resource allocation.

Skills

AI-first approach to problem-solving

Innovation mindset

Change management expertise

Commercial acumen

Strong analytical skills

Superior communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Agile tools

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic and commercial transformation projects with an AI-first mindset. This role will focus on managing multiple concurrent initiatives with significant business impact, driving innovation and ensuring successful delivery while maximising organisational value. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple strategic and commercial projects from inception to completion, including business process reengineering, go-to-market strategies, AI implementations, system integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans aligned with business objectives and commercial targets.
• Monitor and control project budgets and resource allocation.
• Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Establish and track key performance metrics with regular status reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Champion AI-first thinking and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate on go-to-market strategies for new solutions.
• Optimise and implement frameworks to align project objectives with organizational goals.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in strategic, commercial, or technology-driven environments.
• Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of delivering complex commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning and execution methodologies, with familiarity in software development lifecycle and Agile approaches being advantageous.
• Experience with OKR frameworks and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated success in implementing strategic initiatives, with experience in AI / ML projects considered a plus.
• Experience in mapping business objectives to project demand.
• Understanding of go-to-market strategies and commercial launch planning.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• AI-first approach to problem-solving.
• Innovation mindset with practical execution skills.
• Change management expertise.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellence in risk management.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation capabilities.
• Leadership and team motivation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in project management tools.
• Familiarity with AI / ML platforms and technologies.
• Experience with Agile tools and methodologies.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

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