Johannesburg: Senior Project Manager – Supply Chain (6 month contract)

Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Programme Delivery Lead large, cross functional programmes that span procurement, planning, operations, logistics, warehousing, and customer fulfilment. Develop programme charters, governance structures, and long-range roadmaps for transformation initiatives. Provide executive level guidance on supply chain optimisation, operational risk, and strategic opportunities. Establish and maintain programme governance, ensuring alignment with business priorities and investment plans. Advanced Project Management Oversee multiple concurrent projects and project managers within the supply chain portfolio. Ensure robust project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and milestone tracking. Anticipate risks, proactively manage dependencies, and deploy escalation strategies to prevent delays. Drive decision-making through data-driven insights, scenario modelling, and ROI analysis. Supply Chain Optimization & Transformation Lead initiatives related to digital supply chain transformation (ERP upgrades, AI/automation, advanced planning systems, warehouse automation, etc.). Drive business models for network optimisation, supplier consolidation, inventory strategy shifts, and logistics cost reduction. Evaluate and implement best-in-class practices for supply chain resilience and sustainability. Partner with Procurement, Operations, IT, and Finance to build integrated end to end solutions. Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication Influence senior leadership by communicating programme status, risks, financials, and strategic implications. Build strong partnerships with key business leaders and external partners. Facilitate cross functional alignment and ensure consistent stakeholder buy in. Change Management & Continuous Improvement Lead organisational change across multiple functions and geographies. Develop change strategiesincluding training, communication, and adoption plansto support new processes and technology. Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the supply chain organisation. Qualifications Matric and a Bachelors degree required; Masters degree (MBA or Supply Chain/Operations specialisation) preferred. 815 years of relevant experience in supply chain, operations, or logistics, with at least 5 years in project/programme leadership. Proven success leading large, complex supply chain transformation programmes. Deep experience with enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and digital supply chain technologies. Professional certifications (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) strongly advantageous. Experience collaborating with C suite and executive leadership teams.