Strategic Partnerships & Growth Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic partnerships and growth initiatives. You will identify market opportunities, negotiate with partners, and drive cross-functional projects from ideation to post-launch analysis, shaping the company’s growth trajectory in a dynamic tech environment.

The role requires a 7+ year track record, strong business insight, and exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management, business development or strategic partnerships.
• Proven track record in identifying, negotiating and managing partnerships.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, business strategy and financial analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop strategic partnership opportunities to drive growth.
• Lead the project management lifecycle for new initiatives from ideation to execution.
• Develop project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and risk management.
• Foster relationships with external partners for alignment and collaboration.
• Manage cross-functional internal teams to support partnership execution.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

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

MBA (advantageous)

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic partnerships and growth initiatives. You will identify market opportunities, negotiate with partners, and drive cross-functional projects from ideation to post-launch analysis, shaping the company’s growth trajectory in a dynamic tech environment.

The role requires a 7+ year track record, strong business insight, and exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.