Senior Remote Project Manager, Enterprise Systems Integration

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Global remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead critical enterprise systems integration projects. This fully remote role enables you to work from anywhere while coordinating cross-functional teams across ERP, CRM, and SCM initiatives.

You will define scope and milestones, manage budgets, and ensure data migration, testing, and user adoption. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in PM, PMP/Prince2, and a track record of delivering large-scale, multi-phase integrations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience focusing on enterprise systems integration (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce).
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-phase integration projects with substantial budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex enterprise systems integration projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and detailed implementation plans.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Direct and mentor cross-functional teams, including technical specialists, business analysts, and vendor representatives, in a remote environment.
• Oversee the integration of key enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and SCM solutions.
• Ensure seamless data migration, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders, including senior management and end-users.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Implement robust change management processes to support user adoption and minimize disruption.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and implement timely corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Information Technology/CS/Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in enterprise solutions, is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead critical systems integration projects. This is a fully remote position, allowing the successful candidate to work from anywhere while managing complex, cross-functional initiatives. The core responsibility involves integrating various enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, SCM) to streamline operations and enhance data flow across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale system integrations, a strong understanding of business processes, and proven ability to manage diverse, distributed teams effectively. This role offers a significant opportunity to drive efficiency and strategic alignment through technology, working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex enterprise systems integration projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and detailed implementation plans.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Direct and mentor cross-functional teams, including technical specialists, business analysts, and vendor representatives, in a remote environment.
• Oversee the integration of key enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and SCM solutions.
• Ensure seamless data migration, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders, including senior management and end-users.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Implement robust change management processes to support user adoption and minimize disruption.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and implement timely corrective actions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with a substantial focus on enterprise systems integration projects (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce).
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-phase integration projects with significant budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage distributed teams effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of business processes, system architecture, and data management principles.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and collaboration tools.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear business terms for diverse audiences.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund benefits are provided.
• Our client is committed to employee growth, offering extensive opportunities for professional development, including advanced training and certifications in enterprise systems and project management methodologies.
• This role provides exceptional flexibility and the ability to manage critical projects from anywhere, fostering an excellent work-life balance, while contributing to the strategic goals managed centrally from Randburg .