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The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating the execution of high-impact strategic projects across the Sales & Distribution function. The role will ensure that strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve the intended business outcomes.WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Driving the end-to-end delivery of strategic Sales & Distribution initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Establishing robust project governance, tracking milestones, risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation.
- Coordinating cross-functional teams, including Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, and external partners, to ensure seamless execution.
- Providing programme management support to the Sales & Distribution leadership team, including project reporting, steering committee updates, and executive dashboards.
- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer service, route-to-market effectiveness, and commercial performance through project delivery.
- Leading change management activities to support successful implementation and adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
- Monitoring project outcomes, measuring business benefits, and embedding continuous improvement practices across the function.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Bachelor's degree: Business Management, Commerce, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
- A recognised Project Management qualification or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) will be advantageous.
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Honours) will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years project management experience preferably within FMCG
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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Commerce, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or related field
- Minimum 5 years project management experience (preferably within FMCG)
- Project management qualification or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Honours)
What We Do
Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages. Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. Read our Privacy Policy here for when you share your contact information with us: https://www.tigerbrands.com/contact-us
