Community Health Program Lead — Hybrid (Paarl)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Leadership training

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Program Manager specializing in Change Management to lead a portfolio of strategic change initiatives across a distributed organization. You will design and govern change programs, drive adoption, and mentor leaders to ensure objectives align with business strategy.

This remote role supports South Africa-wide teams and requires exceptional stakeholder management, strong communication, and proactive leadership in a complex, distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Organizational Psychology.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in program and project management with Change Management.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, remote change programs.
• Expertise in ADKAR or Kotter methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute program strategies for organizational change.
• Manage a portfolio of projects aligned to program objectives.
• Lead change management plans including comms, stakeholder engagement, and training.
• Monitor progress, risks, issues, and actions; implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and effective stakeholder communication.
• Develop and manage budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Measure outcomes and report on change effectiveness.
• Mentor project managers and change leads within the program.
• Ensure adoption and integration of changes into daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in MBA

Organizational psychology

Related field

Tools

Change management software

Program management tools

Job description

Our client is looking for a seasoned Remote Senior Program Manager specializing in Change Management to join their distributed team. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to work from any approved location within South Africa. You will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of interconnected projects focused on organizational change, driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience. This position demands a leader with exceptional strategic planning capabilities, a deep understanding of change management principles, and a proven ability to manage complex programs across diverse business units. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that change initiatives are effectively planned, communicated, and adopted by the organization, minimizing resistance and maximizing benefits. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator and a skilled facilitator, adept at managing stakeholder expectations in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive program strategies for organizational change initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives and business strategy.
• Lead the design and implementation of change management plans, including communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, training, and resistance management.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure effective communication among all program stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program budgets, resource plans, and timelines.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of change initiatives and program outcomes.
• Mentor and guide project managers and change leads within the program.
• Ensure successful adoption and integration of changes into the organization's daily operations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in program and project management, with a strong specialization in Change Management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex change programs in a remote setting.
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter’s 8-Step Process).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in program management tools and change management software.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in a remote-first or heavily distributed work environment is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive senior-level salary.
• Remote work flexibility with a focus on work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Exposure to high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.