Lead Remote Project Manager - SaaS

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Remote work

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Remote Project Manager to drive SaaS product development from a fully remote location within South Africa. You will lead cross-functional teams, align on the roadmap, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of innovative software solutions.

Ideally you have 7+ years in SaaS project management, proven remote leadership, and strong Agile expertise (Scrum/Kanban). A bachelor's degree is required; PMP or CSM is highly preferred and Jira/Asana/Slack fluency is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management focused on SaaS product development.
• Experience leading remote teams and managing complex software projects end-to-end.
• Bachelor's degree; PMP or CSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SaaS product development projects remotely.
• Manage scope, timelines, resources, and budgets aligned to the roadmap.
• Facilitate communication among remote development, QA, product and marketing teams.
• Use remote collaboration tools to ensure project success.
• Identify and manage risks and dependencies in a virtual setting.
• Provide regular updates on status, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Remote Project Manager to drive the development and delivery of their SaaS products. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and ensuring the successful launch of innovative SaaS solutions. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a strong understanding of software development, and the ability to excel in a distributed team environment, contributing significantly to the company's product strategy and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of SaaS product development projects remotely.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring alignment with product roadmap and strategic goals.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among remote development, QA, product, and marketing teams.
• Utilize best-in-class remote collaboration tools and project management software to ensure project success.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies in a virtual setting.
• Provide regular, clear, and concise updates on project status, milestones, and potential challenges to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on SaaS product development.
• Proven experience leading remote teams and managing complex software projects from inception to launch.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Slack).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills tailored for remote environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; PMP or CSM certification is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and leadership growth in a remote setting.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement, allowing for excellent work-life integration.
• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive virtual work culture focused on impact and collaboration.