Senior Strategic Projects Manager – Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health insurance and retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model in Paarl

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a proactive and strategic Project Manager to lead key initiatives across the organization. You will plan, execute and deliver strategic projects, working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management, strong leadership and change management skills, and a proven ability to manage scope, timelines and budgets while mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects end-to-end.
• Strong business strategy and change management understanding.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of strategic projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Manage project resources, timelines, and budgets effectively to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Facilitate regular communication and reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects align with the overall strategic goals and priorities of the organization.

Skills

Project management

Strategic initiatives

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a proactive and strategic Project Manager to lead key initiatives across the organization. You will plan, execute and deliver strategic projects, working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management, strong leadership and change management skills, and a proven ability to manage scope, timelines and budgets while mitigating risks.