Main purpose of the role

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing our consulting projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for developing and executing project plans, facilitating communication and collaboration within the team, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations.
Project Management includes, but not limited to:

• Project Lead includes drafting and executing of project plans, facilitating project meetings, making sure deadlines are met and documenting all aspects of the specific project. Work closely together with our software partners, especially with regards to the testing of new development and managing current client requirements and expectations in terms of implementing the software and the utilization thereof.
• Responsible for training the client’s staff on partner software with on-site or digital assistance & support during go-live of the project.
• Ensuring action dates/ deadlines are being made and manage the responsible parties accordingly.
• Plan and communicate client visits or training – communicate with Operational Manager in terms of the planning of new projects or continues improvement work for current clients.
• Keep Zoho, Planning sheets, Commercials, or any other packages, updated with project plans during active projects.
• Responsible to investigate current client solution(s) using our partners, with the purpose of understanding the active client current solution, relevant to the latest or better fit solution(s) available to current client.
• Project steps: Process Specification, UAT, Training and Go Live.
• Responsible for Client CIP together with the Client Champion.
• Assist in interacting with new clients.
• Be able to perform demonstrations of main partner software for potential clients.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project leadership or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of ERP, WMS / TMS supply chain management systems
• Knowledge of integration processes between WMS / TMS and third-party software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a supply chain environment (a plus).
• A reasonable level of physical ability due to the hands-on nature of the role
• Willingness to work infrequent hours when a project demands it.

If you have the following skills, this is the role for you:

• Attention to detail & critical thinking.
• Execution and decision making
• Reliable and responsible
• Pro-active
• Take ownership.
• Communication
• Relationship building
• Strategy development
• Time Management
• Business acumen - Understanding the industry requirement and implementing best practice.

Working Conditions

• Flexibility for travel between provinces in South Africa as well as cross borders (Africa).
• Needs to be available to work infrequent hours. Especially during client visit travelling.
• Initial and on the job training to be provided.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.
• Collaborative, caring and supportive work environment.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.

Final Details

• Salary is based on experience and will be discussed during the interview.
• Gross Package includes a laptop, cell phone and internet router.
• Gross package does not include medical aid & pension fund contributions
• Travel subsistence is paid on a travel base OR a company car is provided.
• Incentive Structure Applies