Salt
Cape Town, Western Cape
02/07/2025
Full time
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and deliver a high-impact portfolio of digital and E-commerce projects. This role will be instrumental in driving transformation across multiple categories including fashion, beauty, home, and food. You will work within a fast-paced Digital Product and DevOps environment, helping to shape how cross-functional teams scale, operate, and deliver at pace. This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing digital team focused on improving customer experience and operational excellence through strategic programme delivery and commercial leadership. Key Responsibilities Programme Management Lead end-to-end programme delivery, from funding and discovery through to execution, financial oversight, and benefits realisation. Coordinate resource allocation, workflow planning, and project scheduling across initiatives. Provide regular reporting on programme deliverables, critical path, and performance metrics. Drive collaboration across Fulfilment, Operations, Digital Product, and IT to meet strategic online growth goals. Manage stakeholders across the business and confidently communicate programme status to senior leadership. Shape and evolve the Digital Product and DevOps operating model to enhance delivery velocity, team scalability, and process maturity. Actively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring clear resolution paths. Prepare and present updates in Steering Committees and other executive forums. Ensure delivery quality aligns with agreed standards and best practices. Commercial & Financial Management Build and manage commercial models that reflect the true value and cost of digital initiatives. Monitor uptake and performance of digital products and use insights to refine delivery strategy. Evaluate cost vs benefit assumptions to support sound investment decisions. Identify opportunities to reduce digital acquisition costs without compromising quality. Prepare the commercial budget in alignment with overall digital strategy, and monitor financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities. Ensure financial management principles are applied consistently across the programme. Minimum Requirements 8-10 years' experience in senior Project or Programme Management roles, preferably within E-commerce or digital environments. A degree in Finance, Business Studies, Information Systems, or a related field. Deep commercial acumen and experience managing budgets and benefits realisation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams and large-scale transformation programmes. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Digital Product and DevOps operating models. Ability to communicate with clarity and confidence at all levels, including executive stakeholders. Strong analytical mindset and experience with risk, issue, and change management processes. Contract and vendor management experience is advantageous. Key Competencies Strategic thinking and innovation within digital business models. Strong data and financial analysis capabilities. Ability to lead and influence across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups. Commercial orientation with a continuous improvement mindset. Executive presence and the ability to manage change and complexity at scale. Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.