Senior Project Manager – Retail VAS at Salt South Africa

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for delivering multiple concurrent Value Added Services (VAS) projects within the VAS business unit, aligning with the FY25 roadmap.
• The projects will focus on Financial services (various tenders, deposit, and withdrawal solutions) and Cellular services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of VAS projects to meet business objectives and timelines.
• Coordinating and managing project teams, including internal stakeholders and third-party vendors.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Developing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Monitoring and reporting project progress to the Programme Manager.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Managing stakeholder communication and expectations.
• Adapting to project demands which may require more frequent on-site presence.
• Utilizing effective project management methodologies and tools.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in a retail environment.
• Strong background in delivering Value Added Services (VAS) projects, particularly in Financial and Cellular services.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Solid understanding of financial services (tenders, deposit, and withdrawal solutions) and cellular services.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project demands and work schedules.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Own laptop for work purposes.

Reporting:

• The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the Programme Manager.