Projects Manager - Manufacturing/Marketing

Remuneration:	R50000 - R550000 per month Cost to company
Benefits:	Provident Fund, Medical Aid optional
Location:	Johannesburg, Bryanston
Education level:	Diploma
Job level:	Senior
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Often
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#LEW 05/02
Company:	Lewyll Communications

Job description

This position will report to the Head of Marketing of this large Group in the Healthcare industry.

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for projects in the groups Manufacturing facility, as well as Marketing projects and other strategic projects within the Consumer Group.

You will have Manufacturing project experience, operate in a fast pace and high pressure environment, have lots of energy as well as personality traits associated with kicking off projects, getting buy in, clear communication and a drive to ensure the projects stay on track as well as keeping track to mitigate risks before it impacts the projects. 

Business acumen is essential, confidence in presenting to the Management team and all stake holders. 

The position will have a Junior Project Manager reporting into it - so leadership skills is an important quality to have.

The groups consumer brands is an FMCG business, who's brands are primarily distributed through leading Pharmacy Chains as well as other Health and Wellness facilities. The culture is corporate and fast paced, but fun with a family type spirit for the right person.

NOTE: EE candidates will be given preference for this role.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Project Management is an Essential requirement
• Minimum of five years Project Management at a Management level
• Preferred industry experience is Consumer Goods / Healthcare / Manufacturing
• Highly proficient in developing Project Plans
• Proven ability to manage project execution to deadlines (i.e. monitor timelines, milestones)
• Highly organised and diligent
• Experience working with multiple senior stakeholders
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Natural problem solver and structured thinker
• Developing business acumen and understanding of commercial value drivers
• Analytically strong (e.g. can perform financial and business modelling)
• Team player
• Good EQ and self-awareness

Posted on 25 Feb 14:27