Remote Senior Project Manager - Product Development

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead remote product development initiatives from ideation through market launch. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, design, marketing, and sales, ensuring alignment with strategic vision and business objectives.

The role requires extensive experience in product development, a strong command of Agile/Scrum, and exceptional communication to manage stakeholders and drive innovative outcomes in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive PM experience with product development focus.
• Proven record launching products in competitive markets.
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with product management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Define roadmaps, plans, milestones, and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across time zones.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and issues; mitigate.
• Conduct market research to inform strategy.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Business degree

Engineering degree

Marketing degree

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead product development initiatives from a remote capacity. This role is integral to guiding new products from conceptualization through market launch, ensuring alignment with strategic vision, market demands, and business objectives. You will manage cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in a distributed environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, strong leadership qualities, and exceptional communication skills, enabling them to orchestrate complex projects and deliver successful products remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire lifecycle of product development projects, from ideation, research, and design to development, testing, launch, and post-launch analysis.
• Define product roadmaps, project plans, key milestones, and resource requirements in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and accountability across different departments and time zones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, manage dependencies, and resolve issues to ensure timely and successful product delivery.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy and development decisions.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure products are launched within financial parameters.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Project Manager , with a strong focus on product development and new product introductions.
• Proven track record of successfully launching innovative products in competitive markets.
• Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, commonly used in software and hardware development.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, crucial for remote team collaboration.
• Experience with product management tools and project management software.
• A relevant degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and significant performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working schedules to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• A dynamic, innovative, and fully remote work culture with a global team.