RecruitMyMom

Project Systems Lead

RecruitMyMom  •  South Africa (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description


Positioned within a leading global consulting organisation, this high-impact operational role is critical for driving data integrity, project governance, and commercial tracking across the IMEA region

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The successful candidate will manage project life cycles within Salesforce, transforming data into reliable business intelligence to optimize resourcing, forecasting, and senior leadership decisions

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This permanent position requires a commercially minded professional capable of balancing collaborative stakeholder management with rigorous process discipline

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This is an in-office, full-time role (Monday - Friday). Occasional travel required to India and Dubai.


Key Responsibilities


  • Salesforce Ownership & Data Integrity:

    Act as the primary custodian for project and resourcing data quality across the IMEA region

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    Create, validate, and maintain accurate project records from initial kick-off through to formal closure

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  • Lifecycle Monitoring & Quality Control:

    Track operational shifts, including changes to project scope, timelines, staffing allocations, and commercial metrics, ensuring Salesforce remains an absolute source of truth

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  • Business Intelligence & Reporting:

    Produce comprehensive operational reports and dashboards detailing resource allocation, team utilisation, capacity constraints, and upcoming pipelines to support regional forecasting

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  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance:

    Serve as the central coordination hub connecting Account Managers, Project Leads, Finance, and the broader Operations team

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    Proactively flag data gaps and constructively challenge incomplete information to maintain systemic accuracy

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  • Process Optimisation:

    Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable workflows, standard templates, and rigorous validation controls to enhance regional reporting efficiency

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Requirements


  • Experience:

    Minimum of 5+ years of dedicated experience within project operations, resource management, a Project Management Office (PMO), or professional services operations

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  • System Expertise:

    Strong proficiency in managing complex business systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, client relationship management (CRM) software, or Professional Services Automation (PSA) tools

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  • Analytical Skills:

    Advanced capability to interpret operational data, evaluate commercial trade-offs, and synthesize project variables into actionable insights

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  • Stakeholder Management:

    Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder relationships and the professional confidence to enforce process discipline constructively

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  • Commercial Acumen:

    Strong understanding of how data accuracy directly influences corporate utilization, revenue generation, margins, and client delivery

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Preferred Qualifications


  • Hands-on Salesforce-based ERP infrastructure experience

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  • Previous experience navigating management consulting, corporate learning and development, or professional services environments

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  • Practical exposure to project financial reporting, capacity planning, utilisation metrics, and revenue forecasting

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Required Software Skills


  • Salesforce


  • CRM / ERP / PSA Platforms


  • Advanced MS Excel & Analytical Tools


  • Project Management Systems


Benefits & Culture


  • Join an evolving, global entity that prioritizes continuous learning, professional ownership, and an entrepreneurial mindset

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  • Exposure to high-impact client programmes and senior commercial decision-making

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RecruitMyMom

About RecruitMyMom

RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires.

We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.

For international companies hiring in South Africa, we also provide Employer of Record (EOR) Professional Services, ensuring compliant and hassle-free workforce management.

Whether you need in-office professionals, remote specialists, or fractional C-Suite leaders, RecruitMyMom is your trusted recruitment partner—helping you build a high-performing, flexible, and future-ready workforce.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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