Project Manager – Office of the CEO

1 week ago

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Initiate International Full time R1 800 000 - R2 500 000 per year

As
Project Manager in the Office of the CEO
, you will operate at the strategic core of the business — translating vision into execution. This is not a traditional PM role; it's a pivotal position designed for someone who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments, driving complex initiatives that cut across multiple departments and directly influence executive decision-making.

You'll act as the connective tissue between leadership and delivery teams, ensuring that strategic objectives don't just stay on paper — they happen.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive Strategic Execution:
    Coordinate and manage high-impact projects that span across business functions, ensuring alignment with the CEO's priorities and company strategy.
  • Operational Excellence:
    Develop, track, and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables — ensuring timelines and standards are met.
  • Executive Reporting:
    Build and deliver concise dashboards and reports that provide the CEO and COO with visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Facilitate collaboration across departments, fostering a culture of accountability and seamless communication.
  • Risk & Issue Management:
    Anticipate challenges early, propose pragmatic solutions, and ensure issues are escalated appropriately.
  • Leadership Support:
    Provide direct operational and strategic support to the CEO's office — from managing special projects to preparing board presentations and executive briefs.
  • Governance & Alignment:
    Maintain a centralized view of all executive-level initiatives, ensuring coherence across the organization's strategic priorities.
  • Meeting & Action Management:
    Lead project meetings, document key decisions, and ensure follow-up actions are executed to completion.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or a related discipline (Postgraduate qualification preferred).
  • 5+ years' experience
    in project management or strategy execution, ideally within a corporate, consulting, or executive office environment.
  • Proven record of successfully delivering multiple concurrent projects with precision and pace.
  • Strong grasp of organizational dynamics, business operations, and strategic planning.
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing with senior executives and managing stakeholder expectations.

Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the confidence to engage at executive level.
  • High emotional intelligence and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as
    Asana, Trello, MS Project, or
  • Resilient, resourceful, and capable of thriving in a fast-changing, deadline-driven environment.
  • Independent thinker with strong ownership and initiative.

What Success Looks Like

  • Projects are delivered
    on time, on scope, and on strategy.
  • The CEO and executive team have
    clear visibility
    into organizational performance and priorities.
  • Cross-departmental execution is
    streamlined and collaborative.
  • The Office of the CEO operates with
    clarity, precision, and measurable impact.

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