About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1892, it has grown into a “total beverage company” with a portfolio of more than 200 brands. In South Africa, the Coca-Cola system operates through two primary entities: Coca-Cola South Africa (Pty) Ltd, which manages brand marketing and concentrate production, and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), the primary bottling and distribution arm.

Job Description

Coca Cola Beverages South Africa has an exciting opportunity in the Sales & Marketing Department. We are looking for seasoned individual with necessary skills & experience for a Project Manager role.

Key Purpose Statement

Supports key business strategic initiatives through the delivery of multi-disciplinary Commercialisation projects from concept to market launch.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned projects and execute in accordance to the appropriate project management framework and governance protocols.
• Develop comprehensive project management plans to ensure that it is executed in a seamless, efficient and effective manner to support the achievement of key objectives.
• Manage key project stakeholders across the entire CCBA value chain to drive alignment to project objectives and expectations.
• Support business growth strategy and segmented execution through the roll out of consumer promotions affecting packaging, discontinuations, reformulations, visual identity system changes, new product launches, and package introductions.
• Manage an effective relationship with the project Sponsor to ensure alignment on project performance, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure regular engagements with key project team members to drive  the achievement of project schedule and deliverables.
• Effectively manage project scope, risks or issues, and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Drive effective cost controls to minimise costs and waste.
• Develop effective communication or training plans to mobilise the entire business to support successful product launches.
• Track and monitor project deliverables and outputs to ensure in-time, in-scope and in-budget project completion.
• Generate insights from in-depth business data analysis to drive decision making for assigned projects.
• Support the development of comprehensive business cases and/or value chains by providing appropriate input.
• Develop post-launch and completion reviews to ensure appropriate close out and embedment of project(s).

Skills, Experience & Education

• Relevant Formal qualification in Commercial, Marketing or Supply Chain.
• Advanced proficiency using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and Project Management methods and techniques.
• Project Management accreditation would be a distinct advantage (CAPM or PMP is preferable).
• 4-5 years’ experience Supply Chain or Commercial experience within a FMCG environment, and 2-3 years Project Management experience.

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Business Acumen
• Composure Is cool under pressure
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Listening
• Managerial Courage
• Negotiating
• Patience
• Perseverance
• Planning
• Presentation Skills
• Strategic Agility
• Planning and Organising
• Analysing