Strategic Growth Project Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance\u0

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a forward-thinking Project Manager to lead key business development initiatives and drive growth. You will manage projects from ideation through execution, collaborate with senior leadership, sales, marketing, and operations, and help expand the company's market presence in the Eastern Cape.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong PM skills, and a track record in launching new ventures or expanding markets within the region.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience focusing on business development or new ventures.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong market analysis, business strategy, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic business development projects.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify opportunities and assess viability.
• Develop project plans including business cases, scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration and timely milestones.
• Identify and mitigate risks in new ventures and market expansion.
• Track project performance and report to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking a forward-thinking Project Manager to lead key business development initiatives and drive growth. You will manage projects from ideation through execution, collaborate with senior leadership, sales, marketing, and operations, and help expand the company's market presence in the Eastern Cape.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong PM skills, and a track record in launching new ventures or expanding markets within the region.