Senior Transformation Project Leader (Hybrid — Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical aid

Robust retirement planning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major business transformation initiatives in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive end-to-end project delivery, ensuring strategic alignment, effective governance, and strong stakeholder engagement across the organization.

The role demands 8+ years in project management with change/transformation focus, PMP/Agile/Lean methods, and experience managing budgets and cross-functional teams in a corporate setting. A hybrid work setup is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or related field.
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in project management with focus on transformation/change/strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation projects in a corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of business process re-engineering, org design, and strategic planning.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Lean) and tools (MS Project, Jira, SharePoint).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in a hybrid work environment in Sandton, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic transformation projects from initiation to closure.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics aligned with corporate strategy.
• Develop and manage budgets, resources, and procurement for transformation initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication across departments.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues with mitigation plans.
• Oversee implementation of process improvements, organizational changes, and technology solutions.
• Engage senior leadership and business heads for stakeholder management throughout the lifecycle.
• Track progress and provide regular status reports to executive stakeholders.
• Champion change management and adoption of new operating models.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure governance compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Management

MBA

Tools

MS Project

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major business transformation initiatives in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive end-to-end project delivery, ensuring strategic alignment, effective governance, and strong stakeholder engagement across the organization.

The role demands 8+ years in project management with change/transformation focus, PMP/Agile/Lean methods, and experience managing budgets and cross-functional teams in a corporate setting. A hybrid work setup is provided.