Senior eCommerce Project Manager - Agile Delivery

WPP Enterprise Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Enterprise Solutions in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager with commerce experience and a technical background to join our eCommerce Team. You will lead complex projects using Agile or Waterfall, driving delivery on time and on budget.

You will coordinate multiple workstreams, manage risks, report to stakeholders, and mentor junior PMs while shaping effective delivery processes in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Proven software development Project Management experience.
• eCommerce experience, ideally within a retail environment
• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management
• Ability to define, manage, and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, embrace and react to change with enthusiasm and critical thinking
• Experience leading and managing teams at different stages of the team’s lifecycle
• Experience with modern software development practices
• Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean ways of working
• Experience managing people and financial budgets (including project budgeting, monitoring financials, reporting, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Solid time management & organisational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Relevant Project Management qualifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Effectively run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers
• Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues, communicating to various audiences including key stakeholders and sponsors
• Manage several workstreams successfully, ensuring the teams understand what is expected of them in terms of output and quality
• Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams
• Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate
• Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives, to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timeframes
• Focus on improving delivery processes
• Provide support to Junior Project Managers within your account
• Review and update the project resource plan on a regular basis, keeping tight control of project budgets
• Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, and be seen as a credible, reliable expert
• Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first-class solutions
• Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy
• Chair meetings/reviews with multiple stakeholder requirements
• Keep up to date with emerging industry practices

Skills

Agile delivery

Waterfall

Ecommerce experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication in English

SDLC understanding

Education

Project Management Certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

WPP Enterprise Solutions in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager with commerce experience and a technical background to join our eCommerce Team. You will lead complex projects using Agile or Waterfall, driving delivery on time and on budget.

You will coordinate multiple workstreams, manage risks, report to stakeholders, and mentor junior PMs while shaping effective delivery processes in a fast-paced, global environment.