Senior Operations Project Manager: Drive Efficiency & Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee critical Operations projects. The role focuses on driving efficiency, implementing new processes, and managing complex initiatives that enhance productivity and service delivery across the business.

You will work with operations teams, department heads, and external partners to ensure projects are executed effectively, delivering measurable improvements in performance and contributing to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management focusing on operational projects and process improvement.
• Proven ability to manage complex operational initiatives from conception to implementation.
• Strong analytical skills to identify bottlenecks and propose project-based solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and successful completion of operational projects to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics aligned with operational strategies.
• Manage resources including personnel, budgets, and timelines with efficient utilization and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify operational challenges and implement structured solutions.
• Monitor progress, analyze performance data, and report findings and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Operations improvement

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM certifications (plus)

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee critical Operations projects. The role focuses on driving efficiency, implementing new processes, and managing complex initiatives that enhance productivity and service delivery across the business.

You will work with operations teams, department heads, and external partners to ensure projects are executed effectively, delivering measurable improvements in performance and contributing to