Fully Remote Senior Program Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Global health insurance

Stock options

Home office budget

Flexible hours

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives in a fully remote environment. The role demands 10+ years of experience in program and project management, executive-level communication, and a strong track record with large-scale programs and remote teams.

The ideal candidate will possess PMP/PgMP credentials, excel in strategic planning, and drive organizational transformation while ensuring delivery of benefits and alignment with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of program and project management experience with strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, cross-functional programs, preferably remote.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent advanced program management certification is mandatory.
• Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, Asana, and Slack.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation.
• Ability to work independently and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of strategic programs.
• Develop program roadmaps with milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resources.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects within the program.
• Identify and manage program-level risks, issues, and change requests.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, including executives.
• Drive adoption of PM best practices and continuous improvements.
• Oversee program budgets and resource allocation.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance remote team culture.
• Conduct regular program reviews and report progress to senior management.
• Ensure realization of program benefits and strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee a portfolio of critical strategic initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from any location while driving significant organizational change. You will be responsible for the successful execution of complex, cross-functional programs that align with the company's long-term vision and objectives. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of managing large-scale programs, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a profound understanding of strategic planning and execution in a remote-first environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a substantial impact on our company's trajectory and contribute to key decisions from anywhere in the world, with a focus on driving global business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of strategic programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop comprehensive program roadmaps, defining key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects within the program, overseeing project managers and ensuring effective coordination.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage program-level risks, issues, and change requests.
• Establish and maintain clear, consistent, and effective communication channels with all program stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Drive the adoption of program management best practices and continuously improve program execution processes.
• Oversee program budgets, ensuring financial discipline and efficient resource allocation across all projects.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the program team, particularly in a remote setting.
• Conduct regular program reviews and performance analyses, reporting progress and outcomes to senior management.
• Ensure the successful realization of program benefits and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program and project management, with a significant focus on strategic initiatives.
• Proven success in managing complex, large-scale, and multi-faceted programs, preferably in a remote setting.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar advanced program management certification is mandatory.
• Proficiency in program management software and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Slack).
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation is highly valued.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative, and thrive in a fully remote work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and gain buy-in from senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and executive-level bonus structure.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous stock options or equity participation.
• Significant budget for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• Flexible working hours to suit global operations.
• Retirement savings plan with substantial employer contribution.
• Annual leave package that acknowledges global best practices.
• Opportunity to work on company-defining initiatives.
• A culture that values autonomy, innovation, and global collaboration.