Lead Project Manager - Remote

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health coverage for remote employees

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Project Manager to drive remote, cross-functional initiatives across the organization. You will define objectives, build detailed plans, manage budgets, and lead distributed teams to deliver on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of PM experience, a track record of remote collaboration, and strong communication skills to align stakeholders and enable strategic progress in a digital workplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, including remote or distributed teams.
• Ability to define objectives, develop plans, and drive cross-functional execution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of complex remote projects.
• Develop detailed plans with scope, deliverables, budgets and schedules.
• Facilitate virtual meetings and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor performance and report to senior leadership.
• Ensure timely, quality delivery of outputs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

Asana

Jira

Trello

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a seasoned and results-oriented Lead Project Manager to join their fully remote team. This critical role will spearhead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of key strategic initiatives across the organization, regardless of geographical location. You will be responsible for driving project success by defining clear objectives, managing cross-functional teams remotely, and ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, adept at navigating the complexities of remote project management, and passionate about delivering impactful results while contributing to a forward-thinking, digitally-enabled work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations in a remote setting.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, resource requirements, budgets, and schedules, utilizing remote collaboration tools effectively.
• Facilitate virtual team meetings, foster clear communication channels, and manage stakeholder expectations across distributed teams.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, reporting on progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of all project outputs, adhering to best practices in remote project execution and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree or PMP certification is a strong asset.
• Over 8 years of comprehensive project management experience, with a significant portion focused on managing remote or distributed teams.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic project plans, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and virtual collaboration skills, with a talent for building rapport and trust remotely.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration platforms (e.g., Asana, Jira, Trello, Slack, Microsoft Teams).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage applicable to remote employees.
• Generous professional development budget for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• A supportive and inclusive remote work environment that values autonomy and results.