Remote Administrative Project Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Career growth opportunities

Training resources

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Administrative Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This fully remote position supports various projects, ensuring deadlines are met and facilitating smooth communication among remote team members and stakeholders.

The role requires proven administrative experience with project coordination, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in tools like Asana, Trello, Jira, and the Microsoft Office/Google Workspace ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative roles with project coordination focus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (Asana, Trello, Jira) and MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for virtual collaboration.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Experience in a remote work environment is essential.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative aspects of projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation with project leads.
• Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate remote team meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute action items.
• Maintain project documentation, databases, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, stakeholders and external partners.
• Assist with budget tracking, expenses, and invoice processing for projects.
• Organize digital project files and records securely and accessibly.
• Onboard new remote team members to workflows and tools.
• Troubleshoot administrative issues and provide timely support.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative experience

Organization

Communication

PM software (Asana/Trello/Jira)

MS Office / Google Workspace

Remote work

Time management

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Administrative Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This fully remote position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in administration and project coordination who can manage multiple tasks effectively in a virtual setting. You will be responsible for supporting various projects, ensuring deadlines are met, and facilitating smooth communication among remote team members and stakeholders. If you excel in a remote-first environment and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to our client\'s success from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating administrative aspects of various projects from initiation to completion.
• Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation in collaboration with project leads.
• Tracking project progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitating regular project team meetings, preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and distributing action items.
• Maintaining project documentation, databases, and reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Coordinating communication between project teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Assisting with budget tracking, expense management, and invoice processing for project-related activities.
• Managing and organizing digital project files and records in a secure and accessible manner.
• Onboarding new remote team members to project workflows and tools.
• Troubleshooting administrative issues related to project execution and providing timely support.

Requirements

• Proven experience in administrative roles, with a significant focus on project coordination or project management support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira) and Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across virtual platforms.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Experience in a remote work environment is essential.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• A dedicated home office setup with reliable high-speed internet is required.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance. Our client provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support remote employees. You will have access to virtual training, professional development resources, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive and collaborative online culture. We value our remote team members and are committed to fostering a positive and engaging work experience, regardless of location.