Senior PM, Operational Excellence (Hybrid, Nelspruit)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency in the Nelspruit area. The role combines on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility, reporting to senior operations leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience managing complex cross-functional projects, strong analytical abilities, and a solid background in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing. Lean/Six Sigma or PMP certification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with focus on operational efficiency.
• Proven track record leading complex cross-functional operational projects.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma Belt desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of projects to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with operations leaders.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budget.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and ensure clear communication among stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks and impediments with proactive solutions.
• Monitor progress against KPIs and report to senior management.
• Implement best practices in operational management and project execution.
• Analyze data to identify improvements and drive data-informed decisions.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and budget adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Ops Management degree

Industrial Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency in the Nelspruit area. The role combines on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility, reporting to senior operations leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience managing complex cross-functional projects, strong analytical abilities, and a solid background in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing. Lean/Six Sigma or PMP certification is highly desirable.