Senior Programme Manager

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. Take ownership of multiple large-scale business initiatives that drive growth, improve customer value and strengthen competitive position .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeDurban • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale business initiatives and transformation programs, with a strong focus on developing business cases and driving measurable outcomes. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.

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Strategic Business Initiatives LeadershipBusiness Case DevelopmentCross-Functional Team CollaborationStakeholder InfluenceCommercial Opportunity Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Business Case DevelopmentTransformation Program ManagementCommercial Project ManagementDigital Platform UtilizationAutomation ImplementationAI IntegrationPerformance MeasurementOpportunity IdentificationComplex Problem SolvingResults-Driven Execution

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsRelationship BuildingOwnershipNavigating ComplexityChallenging Existing Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in CommerceBachelor's Degree in StrategyBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Information SystemsBachelor's Degree in TechnologyBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Business TransformationCustomer Value ImprovementCompetitive PositioningStrategic PartnershipsFulfillment InitiativesDigital InitiativesScalabilityEfficiencyCustomer ExperienceCommercial Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of multiple large-scale business initiatives that drive growth, improve customer value and strengthen competitive position
Shape initiatives, develop business cases, define success measures and drive implementation through to measurable business outcomes
Work across Product, Technology, Digital, Marketing, Operations and Finance teams
Bring together different teams and stakeholders to turn business opportunities into practical solutions
Work with external partners to develop strategic partnerships, manage integrations and drive fulfilment initiatives
Lead customer benefit programmes, develop new commercial partnerships, improve the app and website, and drive broader business transformation initiatives
Identify opportunities to use digital platforms, automation and AI to improve scalability, efficiency and customer experience
Lead through influence and take accountability for driving initiatives forward without direct authority over every team involved

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Strategy, Engineering, Information Systems, Technology, Finance or a related field
8+ years' experience leading strategic business initiatives, transformation programmes or complex commercial projects
Proven experience owning multiple large-scale initiatives, from identifying opportunities and developing business cases through to implementation
Experience developing business cases, evaluating commercial opportunities and translating business objectives into practical implementation plans
Strong commercial and technology understanding
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver measurable business outcomes
Ability to bring together cross-functional teams, build strong working relationships and drive results through others
Comfortable navigating complexity, challenging existing thinking, identifying opportunities and taking ownership of turning ideas into real business results

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