Project Manager: Commercial at The Coca-Cola Company

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    
Key Outputs and Accountabilities 

• 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    
Qualifications and Experience 

• 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

Deadline:3rd March,2026