Talent.com
Somewhere
Senior Project Manager | Earth Breeze - 18354Somewhere • Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
Senior Project Manager | Earth Breeze - 18354

Senior Project Manager | Earth Breeze - 18354

Somewhere • Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
28 days ago
Job description

Senior Project Manager / Operations & Product Lifecycle Manager

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: Eastern Standard business hours (flexible as needed for remote work)

Seniority Level: Senior

Start Date: Immediate / as agreed

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Project Manager / Operations & Product Lifecycle Manager to support a growing entrepreneurial company in scaling its operations and product offerings. Working closely with the founder, you will take ownership of operational processes, product lifecycle tracking, and vendor coordination.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, process-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, proactively identifies improvements, and confidently communicates with leadership and external stakeholders.

By maintaining operational systems, spreadsheets, and project management tools, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the business runs efficiently, maintaining quality, and supporting innovation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the product lifecycle, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation across all stages.
  • Develop, implement, and optimize operational processes to support business growth and efficiency.
  • Maintain and manage complex spreadsheets for tracking products, performance metrics, and operational workflows.
  • Coordinate with external vendors, managing deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Utilize project management tools (e.g., Asana) to organize tasks, projects, and workflows.
  • Support the founder by managing operational details and reducing administrative workload.
  • Ensure quality control across processes, documentation, and deliverables.
  • Leverage AI tools where appropriate to improve workflow efficiency and automation.
  • Monitor operational performance and provide insights through data tracking and reporting.

Hard Skills

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Excellent English proficiency (5/5) — written and verbal communication.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.).
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Advanced spreadsheet creation and management (data tracking, organization, analysis).
  • Experience with Asana or similar project management tools.
  • Strong process development and operational improvement capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growing company.

Soft Skills / Personality Traits

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable communicating directly and confidently with leadership and vendors.
  • Outspoken and confident — willing to speak up and challenge inefficiencies.
  • Highly structured and organized, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
  • Takes ownership of outcomes and drives process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a startup or early-stage company.
  • Familiarity with AI tools to enhance productivity and workflows.
  • Prior experience managing product or operational lifecycles.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Holiday and PTO (offered at the company’s discretion).
  • Monthly health stipend to assist with healthcare costs.
  • Access to a perks program provided by the company.

Why This Role is Exciting

This is a high-impact position within a growing, entrepreneurial business where you will have direct influence on operational efficiency and product success. You will work closely with the founder, implement meaningful process improvements, and contribute to scaling the business while maintaining high standards of quality and innovation.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Create a job alert for this search

Senior Project Manager | Earth Breeze - 18354 • Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Similar jobs

Service Sales Executive

EmplyfyBlouberg, WC, ZA

We’re looking for an ambitious.Our customers are already looking for cleaning services — your job is to understand what they need, present the right solution and turn the enquiry into a booking.You... Show more

Virtual Sales Advisor

EmplyfyAtlantis, WC, ZA

Want a fully remote sales role where your performance directly impacts your earning potential?.We’re a growing UK-based cleaning company specialising in Residential and End of Tenancy cleaning, and... Show more

B2C Sales Consultant

EmplyfyAtlantis, WC, ZA

We’re a growing UK-based cleaning company specialising in.Residential End of Tenancy cleaning.If you’re driven by targets, enjoy speaking to customers and know how to turn a conversation into a sal... Show more

Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Systems Integration

PM ConnectionCape Town, ZA

Job Purpose To lead the end-to-end delivery of a strategic Enterprise Commercial Systems Integration Programme, ensuring successful implementation of a new enterprise business platform that suppor... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Project Coordinator - Contract

Progressive IT ResourcingCape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Role Purpose A delivery-focused Senior IT Project Coordinator working under the guidance of the Project Manager to support project delivery, coordination, and execution across all project activit... Show more

 • Promoted

Digital Sales Consultant

EmplyfyAtlantis, WC, ZA

Ready to put your sales skills to work in a fast-moving, digital-first environment?.We’re a growing UK-based cleaning company specialising in.Residential End of Tenancy cleaning.You’ll manage digit... Show more

Senior Professional Officer – Project Management Unit

City of Cape TownCape Town, ZA

A relevant tertiary qualification (Degree or BTech) in the Built Environment (Civil / Structural Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying).Registration with a Built Environment Council.Exper... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Project Development Engineer

E&D RecruitersCape Town, ZA

Senior Project Development Engineer Bellville, Cape Town Requirements: - Bachelor of Engineering BEng in Mechanical Engineering.PV) industry, focusing on system design and feasibility analysis.P... Show more