About the position
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex Supply Chain and Logistics initiatives.
This role will lead Distribution Centre and Warehouse transformation projects, ensuring strong governance, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business outcomes.
This is an initial 12-month contract, onsite, based in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of Supply Chain, Distribution Centre, and Warehouse projects
Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks, and reporting in line with PMO standards
Oversee vendors, system integrators, and cross-functional delivery teams
Present executive-level dashboards and status updates
Drive alignment between business, operations, and IT
Support change management, go-lives, and national hypercare activities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field
PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent) required
8+ years Project Management experience
3+ years managing programmes or multiple interdependent projects
Proven experience delivering Distribution Centre and Warehouse transformation projects (essential)
Experience within Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution environments
Retail and/or pharmaceutical sector experience advantageous
Strong financial management, vendor management, and governance experience
Proficiency in MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools
Additional Information
Based in Cape Town.
1-day work-from-home policy
Onsite presence required during business go-lives and hypercare
This is a high-impact contract opportunity suited to a strategic, delivery-focused leader with deep Supply Chain project expertise and strong stakeholder engagement capability.
Desired Skills:
- Senior
- Project
- Manager
