Senior Project Manager - Retail Operations

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Travel opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Senior Project Manager to lead Retail Operations in Benoni. You will drive store performance improvements, optimize supply chain logistics, and enhance the customer experience across multiple locations.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams including store managers, marketing, supply chain, and IT.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience, with a significant focus on retail operations.
• Proven track record of managing projects that improve store efficiency and customer experience.
• Strong understanding of retail management principles, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience with retail analytics and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects focused on retail store operations, performance improvement, and expansion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including store managers, marketing, supply chain, and IT.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement timely solutions to ensure successful delivery.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and develop project proposals.
• Ensure all projects align with the company's brand standards and strategic objectives.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Senior Project Manager to focus on Retail Operations in Benoni . You will be responsible for leading projects aimed at enhancing store performance, optimizing supply chain logistics, and improving the overall customer experience. This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the retail landscape and the ability to drive change across multiple store locations and departments. You will work closely with retail management, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful project outcomes that boost profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects focused on retail store operations, performance improvement, and expansion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including store managers, marketing, supply chain, and IT.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement timely solutions to ensure successful delivery.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and develop project proposals.
• Ensure all projects align with the company's brand standards and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience, with a significant focus on retail operations .
• Proven track record of managing projects that improve store efficiency and customer experience.
• Strong understanding of retail management principles, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience with retail analytics and reporting tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Full-time employment with a leading retail organization.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for extensive travel within the retail network.
• A dynamic work environment focused on innovation and customer centricity.