Remote Project Manager - E-commerce Platform Enhancements

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Online learning budget

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Project Manager for an online retailer. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa while leading ecommerce platform enhancements and optimizations to improve user experience and drive sales.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, apply Agile practices, manage timelines and budgets, and report progress to stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in e-commerce projects, strong UX/digital marketing understanding, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing e-commerce or digital product projects.
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams in agile settings.
• Strong understanding of UX and digital marketing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of e-commerce platform enhancements.
• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Develop detailed plans with timelines, budgets, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to practices.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to prevent bottlenecks.
• Ensure scalable, high-performing e-commerce features.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing to blend campaigns with features.
• Conduct post-project reviews for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/CS

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading online retailer seeking a skilled and proactive Remote Project Manager to spearhead enhancements and optimizations for their e-commerce platform. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for managing projects that improve user experience, streamline the customer journey, and drive sales growth. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of e-commerce operations, digital marketing, and web technologies, combined with proven project management expertise in an agile environment. You will collaborate closely with development teams, UX designers, marketing specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of impactful platform upgrades. Our client is dedicated to innovation and providing an exceptional online shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of e-commerce platform enhancement projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, budget tracking, and risk management.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, QA testers, and marketing personnel, in a remote setting.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to agile development methodologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Ensure the development of user-friendly, high-performing, and scalable e-commerce features.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and milestones.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure seamless integration of promotional campaigns and features.
• Conduct post-project reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of the e-commerce platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on e-commerce platforms.
• Proven experience managing web development or digital product projects using Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading remote teams and managing projects with distributed stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce principles, user experience (UX) design, and digital marketing concepts.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello) and e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and A/B testing methodologies is a plus.
• A passion for online retail and customer-centric development.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and bonus structure tailored for remote professionals. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement savings plans. We provide generous opportunities for professional development, including access to online learning platforms and funding for relevant courses and certifications. This fully remote role offers excellent work-life balance and the chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative e-commerce leader. Join our client and help revolutionize online shopping from anywhere in South Africa.