Technical Project Manager

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Full Time

Productivity

Mid Level

Purpose of the role

This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of technical and systems integration projects. The successful candidate will own these projects from business case through to live operation, working across IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Operations to translate business process requirements into working system solutions.

Key responsibilities

Plan and manage the full project lifecycle for technical and integration projects, from business case and requirements through to go-live and closure
Lead delivery of trade stock automation, including classification rules, stock movement logic and reconciliation between systems
Lead delivery of capex stock and asset register automation, including tagging, tracking and the flow of asset data into Finance
Manage system integration work across ERP, warehouse, procurement, POS and reporting platforms, covering data mapping, interface design, migration, testing and cutover
Translate operational and finance requirements into clear functional specifications that developers and vendors can build against
Challenge existing process assumptions where automating the current way of working would entrench a weak design
Coordinate user acceptance testing, training and post go-live support with the business
Manage third party suppliers and implementation partners against agreed scope, cost and timeline
Maintain project records, RAG status, risks and issues on Monday.com to PMO standards and report status regularly

What we're looking for

Solid project management experience, with at least five years delivering technical or systems integration projects and time spent in a formal PMO environment
Demonstrable delivery of ERP, warehouse, inventory or asset management system implementations
Working understanding of stock and asset accounting concepts, including the distinction between trade stock and capex
Practical experience with data migration, integration testing and cutover planning
Comfortable reading data structures, API documentation and integration specifications, without needing to be a developer
Confident engaging both technical teams and non-technical store and operations staff
Structured and detail focused, with the discipline to close items rather than carry them forward
Clear communicator, able to report simply and directly to senior stakeholders
Experience with Sage or comparable ERP systems, and retail, QSR or FMCG exposure, is an advantage
Willing to travel across the group's operating markets where projects require it

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