Lead Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Health insurance

Professional development allowance

Home office setup

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Project Manager to drive digital transformation initiatives in a fully remote leadership role. You will define strategy, roadmap, and execution while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value and enhanced customer experience.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, a track record of remote digital delivery, and strong expertise in Agile, Lean, and change management, with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

10+ years of project management experience, leading digital transformations.
Proven track record in delivering complex digital initiatives in remote settings.
Expertise in Agile, Lean, and change management methodologies.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and modern software development practices.
Master's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Define and own strategy, roadmap, and execution for digital transformation projects.
Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of project managers.
Oversee scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for complex digital projects.
Identify and mitigate program-level risks, issues, and dependencies.
Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment and buy-in.
Drive adoption of new technologies and change management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Agile

Lean

Change management

Cloud technologies

Data analytics

Modern software development practices

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Project Manager to spearhead their digital transformation initiatives. This is a fully remote leadership role requiring expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects that drive technological innovation and organizational change. You will be responsible for defining the strategy, roadmap, and execution of digital projects, ensuring they deliver measurable business value and enhance customer experience. We are looking for a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, adept at navigating ambiguity and inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals within a distributed environment. This is a critical role that will shape the future of our client's digital capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Define and own the strategy, roadmap, and execution plan for digital transformation projects.
Lead and mentor a team of project managers and cross-functional teams in delivering digital initiatives.
Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for complex digital projects .
Identify, assess, and manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment and secure buy-in.
Drive adoption of new technologies and processes, ensuring successful integration and change management.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on leading large-scale digital transformation programs.
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex digital initiatives in a fully remote environment.
Expertise in Agile, Lean, and change management methodologies.
Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and modern software development practices.
A Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Benefits