Strategic Projects Manager | Hybrid Work, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Career growth

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives from inception to completion. The role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and proactive risk management within a hybrid work environment.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and communicate updates to executives to drive successful business outcomes and alignment with the company’s long-term vision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management with a focus on strategic projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or related discipline; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with significant business impact.
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop detailed project scopes, objectives, timelines, and resource plans.
• Manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related discipline

PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives from inception to completion. The role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and proactive risk management within a hybrid work environment.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and communicate updates to executives to drive successful business outcomes and alignment with the company’s long-term vision.