Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible remote work schedule

Home office setup stipend

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Project Manager to drive our client’s digital transformation initiatives. This fully remote role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills to manage projects from a distance.

You will oversee software implementation, change management, and cross-functional collaboration to modernize operations and enhance digital capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of project management experience, especially digital transformation or IT.
• Experience leading remote, cross-functional initiatives with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams in digital transformation projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Facilitate virtual meetings and provide regular status updates.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies for digital initiatives.
• Ensure adoption of new digital tools and processes across the organization.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, operations and other departments.

Skills

Project management

Remote work experience

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or IT

Tools

Project management tools

Remote collaboration tools

Agile methodologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote Project Manager to drive their digital transformation initiatives across the organization. This role is fully remote, offering flexibility while demanding exceptional organizational and communication skills to manage projects effectively from a distance. You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of new digital technologies, improving business processes through digitalization, and ensuring seamless integration across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of change management, software implementation, and cross-functional collaboration in a virtual environment. This is a crucial role in modernizing our client's operations and enhancing their digital capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams in the execution of digital transformation projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for digital initiatives.
• Facilitate virtual meetings, manage stakeholder communication, and provide regular project status updates.
• Identify and manage risks and dependencies associated with digital projects, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure successful implementation and adoption of new digital tools and processes across the organization.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, operations, and other departments to achieve digital transformation goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, with a significant focus on digital transformation or IT projects.
• Proven experience managing projects entirely remote using virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and software implementation methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• PMP or Agile certification is a strong asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work schedule.
• Budget for professional development and home office setup.
• Opportunity to shape the digital future of a leading company, fully remotely.