Senior Project Manager: Growth & Market Expansion Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and wellness benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Project Manager in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, SA to lead business development initiatives and market expansion efforts. You will define scope, timelines, and resources, while steering cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, market analysis and stakeholder management, with travel opportunities and a strong focus on growth and partnerships.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management, with focus on business development or strategy.
• Proven success managing complex projects from ideation to completion.
• Strong market analysis, financial modeling and strategic planning skills.
• Willing to relocate to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA for full-time on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans for business development initiatives.
• Lead execution of projects for market expansion and strategic alliances.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align goals.
• Manage relationships with external partners and vendors.
• Identify and mitigate risks in new ventures and market entries.
• Monitor progress ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Prepare reports, presentations and business cases for senior management.
• Facilitate cross-functional communications for alignment.
• Contribute to strategic planning and execution of development efforts.

Skills

Business acumen

Project management

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Project

Asana

Cross-functional leadership

New business opportunities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Finance

MBA (advantage)

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Project Manager in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, SA to lead business development initiatives and market expansion efforts. You will define scope, timelines, and resources, while steering cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, market analysis and stakeholder management, with travel opportunities and a strong focus on growth and partnerships.