Title:  Trade Marketing Project Manager

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Immediate Superior: Strategic Enablement Lead
Job Grade: 20
Location: Sandton/Stellenbosch
Function: Commerce
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 151907
Closing Date: 18/02/2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Project Manager will drive, enable and support the effective translation, implementation and realization of cross functional Trade Marketing initiatives that drives value for Heineken Beverages against the group strategy and objectives across different functions such as Procurement, Marketing, Sales etc.  

KEY RESULT AREAS

Effective management of projects

• Design and delivery of Project/s and integration of plans to deliver against the strategy.
• Facilitate project or programme commercials with an approved business case.
• Oversee budget management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess and facilitate prioritisation of the project to be delivered through the portfolio.
• Manage the interdependence of the project with other changes and projects within the broader business.
• Working with high levels of uncertainty and agility to change when new information becomes available.
• Ensure change management is part of the programme plans to enable the required business changes.
• Implement management routines and KPIs tracking to assure the delivery of benefits aligned to the project and overall portfolio objectives.

Managing cross-functional project team

• Mobilize, energize and effectively manage cross functional teams to ensure delivery of project objectives. These teams may include employees from Heineken Beverages or contract parties.
• Coach team members on project management fundamentals.
• Coordinate training where required.

Drive effective governance

• Construct and manage a fit for purpose eco-system and cadence to effectively manage project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Tracking and reporting progress of programme and projects within the Trade Marketing Portfolio, on all levels across Heineken Beverages.
• Development and implementation of a through the line project or programme change management plan.
• Assuring project management governance in place (planning, budgeting, timing, risk management, etc.).
• Compile and facilitate presentations and engagements at different levels – both inside and external of the organization.
• Review, coordination and finalization of related project contracts which may include contracting with external parties.
• Coordinate and work with business owners from a governance perspective on impacted and changed business processes.
• Ensure that data governance is an integral part of project construct.
• Coordinate and work with Internal Audit to provide correct project delivery assurance.

Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility

• Implement new ideas and improved methods, systems and work processes which lead to higher quality, better results at same or reduced cost.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant and recognised Diploma/Degree (PMO related accreditations will be an advantage)
• Project Management certification
• Prince2 and Agile certification will be advantageous

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

• Minimum 5-8 years’ relevant working experience in a Project environment.
• Experience of the management of complex projects.
• Marketing, Trade Marketing or Commerce experience.
• Experience of programme, commercial and change management methods with tools.
• Experience with senior stakeholder management.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.