Senior Project Manager

H2R Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic omni-channel retailer in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transformative initiatives in IT and business. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of project management experience, particularly in managing POS system rollouts. This contract role focuses on modernizing retail operations and enhancing customer experience within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience, especially in retail IT.
• Proven success managing POS implementations.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources.
• Monitor progress and manage risks.
• Conduct post-project reviews for improvement.

Skills

Project management experience

POS system rollouts

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

PMBOK or equivalent certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Senior Project Manager – Retail & FMCG | Strategic IT & Business Transformation - 12-24 month contract

Our client is a dynamic, cash-based omni-channel retailer delivering fashion-value offerings across apparel, homeware, sportswear, financial services, and telecoms.

As they accelerate their digital and IT modernization journey, they’re seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead transformative initiatives across customer-facing and operational domains.

POSITION INFO

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE . ONLY APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULL.

What You’ll Do

As part of a future-focused program, you’ll play a pivotal role in modernizing the store environment, enhancing customer experience, and expanding financial services operations. You’ll lead complex IT and business projects, with a strong focus on Point of Sale (POS) system implementations.

Who You Are

A versatile consultant with 7+ years of project management experience , including large-scale retail IT deployments.

• Proven success in POS system rollouts within fashion retail environments.
• Experience across diverse project types—avoiding siloed or narrow expertise.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders (including C-level).
• FMCG experience is a plus.
• PMBOK or equivalent certification is beneficial but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and resources.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and dependencies, and deliver regular status updates.
• Conduct post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure benefits realization from digital initiatives, focusing on automation and legacy system integration.
• Demonstrate strong capabilities in risk management , stakeholder engagement , and content knowledge .

Ready to lead transformation in one of South Africa’s most dynamic retail environments?

Apply now to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of omni-channel retail.