Senior Ecommerce Project Lead — Agile Delivery Expert

VML Enterprise Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

VML Enterprise Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager with commerce experience to lead complex eCommerce initiatives in South Africa. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery within defined business cases.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, apply both Agile and Waterfall approaches, and drive continuous improvement in delivery processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven software development Project Management experience.
• eCommerce experience within a retail environment.
• Understanding of the SDLC and release management.
• Ability to define, manage, and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and drive change.
• Experience leading teams at different lifecycle stages.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices and lean methods.
• Strong negotiation and budget management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• PM qualifications and certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Provide solutions to blockers and ensure smooth workflow.
• Produce status reports on milestones, risks, and issues for stakeholders.
• Manage multiple workstreams and interdependencies.
• Lead teams and mentor junior project managers.
• Maintain project budgets and resource plans.
• Develop client relationships and manage expectations.
• Stay up to date with industry practices and process improvements.

Skills

PM experience

eCommerce

SDLC

customer expectations

team leadership

agile delivery

budgeting

MS Office

communication

English proficiency

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

VML Enterprise Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager with commerce experience to lead complex eCommerce initiatives in South Africa. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery within defined business cases.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, apply both Agile and Waterfall approaches, and drive continuous improvement in delivery processes across the organization.