Johannesburg: Project Manager (Logistics) (JHB Onsite) posted by DataFin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

SERVE as the organisational engine of the broader Tech team, driving the execution of all technical projects across the business as the next Project Manager sought by a dynamic Logistics company. You will ensure that scoping, development, deployment, and adoption run rapidly and efficiently across client integrations, internal CRM systems, core platform modernisations, and infrastructure upgrades. The ideal candidate must have a recognised Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Master) with preferably a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field with at least 6 years experience with at least 2 years within a similar role including deep experience in agile delivery and managing multiple, concurrent technical projects.

DUTIES:

Drive Enterprise-Wide Tech Delivery –

• Manage the end-to-end execution of diverse technology projects across the entire Tech team, ensuring they are delivered on time, in full, and within budget.
• Oversee project lifecycles spanning client engagements, deployments, core system enhancements, and new digital product rollouts.

Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration –

• Act as the central coordinator between Development teams, Product Owners, business stakeholders, and Client-facing Integration Specialists.
• Build a culture of speed and accountability within Project teams, tracking milestones, managing sprint cycles, and removing delivery blockers daily.

Manage Risk, Resources and Quality –

• Maintain clear visibility and reporting on all ongoing tech pipelines for the CTO and executive team.
• Proactively manage project resources, mapping capacity across Developers, Analysts, and Support staff to maintain a steady flow of high-value delivery.

Drive Continuous Improvement Processes –

• Regularly review project delivery life cycles (scoping, building, testing, deploying) to identify bottlenecks and implement more efficient agile methodologies.
• Standardise project reporting and tracking tools to provide the executive team with real-time, transparent views of project health.

Stakeholder Communication and Alignment –

• Act as the primary point of escalation for project risks, proactively communicating mitigation strategies to both internal leadership and external clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Recognised Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Master) is Non-Negotiable.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum 6 years experience with at least 2 years within a similar role.
• Deep experience in agile delivery and managing multiple, concurrent technical projects.
• Experienced in managing distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced settings.
• Commercially minded, connects tech execution to bottom-line impact.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Delivers fast: Biased for action prefers done over perfect.
• Empowers others: Builds capable, independent teams.
• Collaborates well: Works across departments and values input.
• Thinks customer-first: Solves real-world courier problems.
• Uses data: Backs decisions with facts and analytics.
• Stays humble: Open to learning, improving, and listening.