Strategic Growth Lead — Senior PM & Biz Development

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Executive leadership training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape seeks a strategic Senior Project Manager to lead business development and expansion initiatives. You will identify market opportunities, build compelling business cases, and drive end-to-end project delivery with senior leadership, sales, marketing and operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and 8+ years in project management with a focus on market expansion, product or service launches, and strong stakeholder engagement in emerging

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on business development, market expansion, or strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in launching new products, services, or entering new markets.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, financial modeling, and business strategy.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and manage senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in the Northern Cape region or similar emerging markets is advantageous.
• Proficiency in project management tools and business analysis software.
• A strategic mindset with a results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential new business opportunities and market expansion initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive business plans and project proposals for new ventures.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of business development projects, from conception to launch.
• Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis.
• Develop project scope, objectives, budgets, resource plans, and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and execution.
• Manage relationships with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with new business ventures and market entries.
• Track project progress, performance metrics, and financial outcomes.
• Prepare and present project updates and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Market analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic initiatives

Project leadership

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape seeks a strategic Senior Project Manager to lead business development and expansion initiatives. You will identify market opportunities, build compelling business cases, and drive end-to-end project delivery with senior leadership, sales, marketing and operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and 8+ years in project management with a focus on market expansion, product or service launches, and strong stakeholder engagement in emerging