Project Director

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives in a fully remote role. You will drive inception through delivery, ensuring projects are on time, within budget, and meet quality standards, while coordinating across multiple streams and remote teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, 5+ years in senior leadership, and a track record of delivering large-scale programs using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree or PMP is desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years in a Project Director or senior program management role.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex projects.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing remote project teams and geographically dispersed stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, providing direction and motivation.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, reporting on key milestones and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Project Director to lead and oversee a portfolio of critical strategic projects. This fully remote role requires a seasoned leader capable of driving complex initiatives from inception through to successful completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication across multiple project streams. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership qualities, a deep understanding of project management methodologies, and a proven ability to manage diverse, remote teams effectively to achieve ambitious organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, providing direction and motivation.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, reporting on key milestones and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a Project Director or senior program management role.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex projects.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing remote project teams and geographically dispersed stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and substantial performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with remote work considerations.
• Flexible work hours and a supportive remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced project management training.
• The chance to lead high-impact projects that shape the future direction of the company.