St. Francis Bay: Project/Programme Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Project/Programme Manager to lead critical initiatives that will ensure strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. This role will report directly to the CEO, serve as a key strategic partner, and act as the CEO’s delegate in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects and programmes
• Develop and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery
• Monitor project progress, risks, and performance; provide regular reporting to the CEO
• Drive business transformation initiatives, including process improvements, governance structures, and system implementations
• Translate strategic objectives into a prioritised portfolio of projects
• Act as delegate to the CEO when required and provide strategic advisory support
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication across all levels
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with business goals
• Supervise and support administrative functions related to project coordination
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards
• Establish and track KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to leadership

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Fisheries Management, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of project or programme management experience, preferably in a fishing, agriculture, or manufacturing industry. Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects, ideally in a business transitioning from owner-run to professional management.

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PRINCE2, or equivalent

Salary & Benefits

Not specified