Job Description

About Us

Smollan

is a global retail solutions company operating across multiple continents, helping clients win at the point of purchase. Through innovation, technology, and data-led execution, Smollan empowers retail execution strategies for some of the world's leading brands.

DataOrbis

is an innovative and dynamic company, part of the Smollan Group, that helps businesses in the Retail, FMCG, and CPG sectors unlock the value of their data. By delivering scalable data management and advanced analytics solutions, we empower organizations to make better decisions, drive operational efficiency, and accelerate growth.

REX (Retail Execution Platform)

is Smollan's proprietary Sales Force Automation (SFA) application, currently used by field sales teams across Europe, South Africa, and other global markets. REX enables planning, tracking, and optimization of retail activities, including in-store visits, audits, merchandising, and performance management. With its modular design and cost-effective deployment, REX is central to Smollan's European operations and is now being prepared for broader external market expansion.



To support this growth, we are looking for a

Junior Project Manager

who will drive our client onboarding and training capabilities while improving internal processes to scale REX Delivery.

As a Junior Project Manager you will take ownership of the planning, execution and delivery of strategic REX implementations and internal projects. You will track progress, manage timelines and ensure deliverables meet agreed specifications, deadlines, and budgets. You will play a key role in ensuring both client and internal business projects are executed efficiently and to the highest standards.



A core part of your responsibility will be leading client onboarding activities- guiding new customers through the REX implementation process, ensuring smooth adoption, and delivering tailored training to users and stakeholders. You will also contribute to process improvements and help build a best-practice project office environment that supports Smollan's and DataOrbis' strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and deliver client and internal business projects on time, within scope, and within budget. Design and structure client onboarding journeys. Define project scope, goals, and success criteria in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Develop comprehensive training materials and resources. Oversee project setup, tracking and delivery using tools such as JIRA. Collaborate with stakeholders across the teams to resolve challenges and maintain delivery quality Ensure smooth project handover to operational teams and integration into established ways of working. Implement and maintain project documentation, processes and best practices. Identify and drive process improvements for greater efficiency and quality. Monitor KPIs and ensure projects meet contractual obligations and quality standards. Ensure delivery excellence across all phases of the project lifecycle--scope, execution, governance, risk, quality, and close-out. Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring high satisfaction through proactive communication, stakeholder alignment, and issue resolution. Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on delivery retrospectives and lessons learned. Support pre-sales efforts and contribute to solutioning and proposal processes when required. Gather, understand, and document reporting requirements from business stakeholders. Design, develop, and maintain regular and ad-hoc reports in line with business needs.

Required Qualifications

Project management experience, preferably in a data-centric or technology-driven environment. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage dependencies across departments. Problem-solving mindset with a high attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams. Adaptability to changing priorities and business needs. Proficiency in reporting tools
Preferred Qualifications


Experience in FMCG, Retail execution or technology solution delivery. Familiarity with data warehousing concepts. Previous experience in client onboarding and training delivery. Proficiency in JIRA for project tracking and management.

Why Join Us?

Lead project that impacts global retail operations. Collaborate with talented-cross functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Contribute to the growth of a world-class retail execution platform. Drive process improvements that shape the way we deliver projects. * Work with flexibility in a dynamic, innovation-driven company.