Senior Remote Project Manager

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives in a fully remote role. You will drive planning, execution, stakeholder management, and governance across diverse teams to meet tight deadlines and quality standards.

The role requires a strong track record of delivering complex projects, proficiency in Agile, Scrum and Waterfall, and a PMP or equivalent certification. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience with a strong portfolio.
• Experience leading teams in a remote or distributed setting.
• Expertise across Agile, Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with advanced project management software and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of complex projects aligned to strategic goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, deliverables, resources and timelines.
• Motivate and manage remote project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure success.
• Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders and provide regular updates.
• Oversee budgets and resource allocation for cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Remote team management

PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterf

Project planning

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Advanced PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager for a fully remote position, contributing to their strategic objectives. This role involves leading high-impact projects, guiding diverse teams, and ensuring successful delivery against demanding timelines and quality standards. You will be instrumental in driving project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder management in a virtual environment. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced leader to make a significant impact, working with a forward-thinking company that embraces remote collaboration and values innovative project delivery from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, resources, and timelines.
• Manage and motivate remote project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with all project stakeholders, providing regular updates.
• Oversee project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficient utilization and cost control.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project management, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and leading teams in a remote or distributed setting.
• Expertise in multiple project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with advanced project management software and collaboration tools.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive, results-driven culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.