About this role
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating the execution of high-impact strategic projects across the Sales & Distribution function. The role will ensure that strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve the intended business outcomes.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Driving the end-to-end delivery of strategic Sales & Distribution initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities. • Establishing robust project governance, tracking milestones, risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation. • Coordinating cross-functional teams, including Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, and external partners, to ensure seamless execution. • Providing programme management support to the Sales & Distribution leadership team, including project reporting, steering committee updates, and executive dashboards. • Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer service, route-to-market effectiveness, and commercial performance through project delivery. • Leading change management activities to support successful implementation and adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working. • Monitoring project outcomes, measuring business benefits, and embedding continuous improvement practices across the function.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
• Bachelor's degree: Business Management, Commerce, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field • A recognised Project Management qualification or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) will be advantageous. • Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Honours) will be an added advantage • At least 5 years project management experience preferably within FMCG
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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.