Lead Project Manager - Remote

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 2,449,000 - 3,428,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Fully remote

Generous PTO

Professional development budget

Innovative workplace

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to run critical initiatives remotely. You will mentor project teams, shape methodologies, and ensure delivery of complex programs across distributed teams worldwide.

The role requires a Master's degree and 10+ years in project management with a track record in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environments. You will lead strategic roadmaps, manage risks, and drive high-performance remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of comprehensive experience in project management with strong remote-team leadership.
• Proven track record delivering complex, strategic initiatives.
• Expertise with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of large-scale, remote projects.
• Develop strategic roadmaps, KPIs, and allocate resources across distributed teams.
• Mentor project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain robust communication with global stakeholders for alignment and transparency.
• Proactively manage risks, issues and changes with mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes for remote operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Risk management

PM methodologies

Education

Master's degree

Tools

PM software

Collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead Project Manager to manage critical initiatives entirely remotely. This senior role requires a leader who can guide and mentor project teams, drive strategic alignment, and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects without geographical constraints. You will be instrumental in shaping project methodologies and fostering a high-performance culture within a distributed workforce. This is an unparalleled opportunity to take on significant responsibility and influence project success from a remote location, contributing to the company's innovative endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale, complex projects in a fully remote setting.
• Develop strategic project roadmaps, define key performance indicators, and oversee resource allocation across distributed teams.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Establish and maintain robust communication channels to ensure alignment and transparency among global stakeholders.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and changes, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies for remote operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of comprehensive experience in project management , with a significant focus on leading remote teams and large projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, strategic initiatives.
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with advanced project management software and remote collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Exceptional annual salary and executive-level benefits.
• Full remote work flexibility with opportunities for global collaboration.
• Generous paid time off and sabbatical programs.
• Significant budget for professional development and executive coaching.
• A dynamic, innovative, and intellectually stimulating work environment.