Introduction

A leading South African retailer based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Programme Manager - Real Estate Development for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will lead the programme management of a large-scale store refurbishment initiative. This strategic role requires a highly experienced programme management professional with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-wide transformation programmes within a retail environment.

Description

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale retail store refurbishment programme.
• Drive business transformation initiatives across people, processes, and technology.
• Develop and manage programme governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver programme milestones on time and within budget.
• Manage programme risks, dependencies, and issues while implementing mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders and business leaders.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across multiple business functions.
• Monitor programme performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Oversee programme budgets, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.
• Travel extensively across South Africa to support programme implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Education Profile

• Extensive programme management experience within a retail environment.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale business transformation programmes.
• Experience managing complex programmes involving significant budgets, operational impact, and tight timelines.
• Strong understanding of organisational change management across people, processes, and technology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent programme planning, governance, execution, and reporting skills.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout South Africa.
• Previous experience managing large retail refurbishment or real estate development programmes will be advantageous.

Application Instructions

Please forward your CV to cv@myfuturecareer.co.za. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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