Digital Project Manager (Remote)

Clarke Point Pte Ltd; Manila; Remote; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Point Pte Ltd offers an opportunity for a Digital Project Manager to lead the delivery of innovative digital initiatives for Road Central, ensuring alignment with Australian business hours. The role requires a strong background in project management within an Agile environment, effective stakeholder communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing project risks and timelines.

Benefits

100% pay on Philippine Regular Holidays

Health Insurance Allowance: ₱2,500/month

Vacation Leave: 12 days/year

Sick Leave: 6 days/year

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager or similar.
• Demonstrated success managing sprint backlogs and Agile projects.
• Excellent written and verbal English necessary for stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Define project charters, schedules, and budgets for digital initiatives.
• Coordinate functional, regression, and UAT cycles; track defects.
• Maintain a transparent roadmap prioritizing features.

Skills

Agile

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant certifications (CSM, CSPO, PMP or PRINCE2)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub Actions

Job description

Company Overview

Road Central is an innovative Australian tech start-up transforming road-freight logistics nationwide. Powered by a modern Python/Django platform on AWS, the company streamlines freight movements, boosts operational efficiency, and brings real-time transparency to carriers, shippers, and drivers. The team values practical innovation, data-driven decisions, and a culture of continuous improvement.

About the Role

Reporting to the Australian-based Head of Product, the Digital Project Manager will drive end-to-end delivery of Road Central’s digital initiatives—ranging from customer-facing web portals to internal workflow tools. Operating remotely from the Philippines and aligned to Australian Eastern time, you will manage cross-functional sprints, own project schedules and budgets, and ensure every release meets scope, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

This role is being recruited by Clarke Point, a premier Singapore-based agency dedicated to delivering global recruitment and staffing solutions, (www.clarkepoint.com) and is for a long-term, full-time Independent Contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Delivery – Define project charters, user stories, schedules and budgets; run daily stand-ups and sprint ceremonies.

• Roadmap & Backlog Management – Maintain a transparent digital roadmap, prioritising features against business value and capacity.

• Stakeholder Communication – Act as a single point of contact for status, risks and issue resolution across product, engineering, ops and external partners.

• Quality Assurance – Coordinate functional, regression and UAT cycles; raise and track defects; sign-off releases.

• Risk & Dependency Management – Identify blockers early, propose mitigations, and escalate where necessary.

• Process Improvement – Champion Agile best practice and continuously refine delivery workflows and documentation.

Mandatory Criteria

• Experience working as an Independent Contractor for an Australian, American or similar client

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager, Product Owner or similar delivering web / SaaS products.

• Demonstrated success managing sprint backlogs, timelines and budgets in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Hands-on experience collaborating with developers using modern web stacks (preferably Python/Django) and cloud infrastructure (AWS).

• Excellent written and verbal English; able to translate technical detail for non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills; comfortable with remote, distributed teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• Exposure to logistics, transport or supply-chain domains.

• Relevant certifications (CSM, CSPO, PMP or PRINCE2).

• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.

• Understanding of usability, accessibility and SEO best practice.

• Experience coordinating remote teams across multiple time zones.

Ideal Personality Attributes for Success

• Strategic yet Detail-Oriented – balances the “big picture” with impeccable execution.

• Proactive & Solution-Focused – anticipates blockers and proposes practical fixes.

• Clear Communicator – bridges cultural and functional gaps with concise updates.

• Self-Driven & Accountable – thrives in a remote setting with minimal supervision.

• Adaptable & Resilient – comfortable reprioritising in a fast-moving start-up.

Remote Work Setup Requirements

To ensure a smooth and professional remote working experience, candidates must have the following:

• Quiet and Dedicated Home Office Setup –

  • Professional and distraction-free workspace

  • Ergonomic chair and desk recommended

• Laptop or Desktop Computer – Minimum specifications:

  • Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor (or better)

  • At least 8GB RAM

  • Windows 10 or macOS 11 and above

• Stable Internet Connection – Minimum speed of 25 Mbps (download/upload)

  • Wired (LAN) connection for stability is preferred

  • Backup internet source (e.g., pocket Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot) is a plus

• Clear Audio Equipment –

  • Noise-cancelling headset with built-in microphone

  • Clear audio for calls and video meetings

• Working Webcam – Required for virtual meetings and team check-ins

• Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) or access to a backup power source

  • Especially important for areas prone to power outages

• Up-to-date Antivirus or Security Software – To protect company and client data

Compensation Package

This role is for a long-term, full-time Independent Contractor with the following additional perks:

• Philippine Regular Holidays: 100% pay if not worked; 200% pay if worked.

• Philippine Special Non-Working Holidays: Additional 30% pay if worked.

• Vacation Leave: 12 days per year, granted upon successful completion of the probation period.

• Sick Leave: 6 days per year, available annually.

• Health Insurance Allowance: ₱2,500 per month provided toward family health insurance after the probation period.

• Flexible Work Environment: Fully remote, Monday to Friday, aligned with Australian business hours.

Road Central is based in Melbourne, Australia, thus the work hours will follow Melbourne time (GMT +10) with some flexibility.

How to Apply

For your application to be considered, please submit the following:

• Your resume

• A short cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. Your cover letter must include the word “CLARKE” in capital letters and a summary of your experience working as a full-time independent contractor or online freelancer.