Remote Digital Transformation Project Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Global health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Project Manager to lead critical digital transformation initiatives. The role is remote-first, requiring strong self-discipline and exceptional communication to manage dispersed teams and global stakeholders.

You will oversee strategy, planning and execution of digital projects that improve processes, CX, and leverage emerging technologies, with a focus on cloud, AI and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, CS, IT or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in digital transformation and technology projects.
• Experience managing complex, remote or distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of cloud, AI, data analytics and automation technologies.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Miro).
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management in virtual settings.
• PMP/Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe) are desirable.
• Experience with change management and user adoption strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end digital transformation projects from conception to implementation.
• Develop project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage virtual project teams, ensuring collaboration, accountability and performance.
• Utilize Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to drive iterative development.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and dependencies.
• Facilitate effective remote communication among global stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables align with business goals and user experience.
• Oversee vendor relationships and procurement of digital solutions.
• Track progress, provide status updates and conduct virtual reviews.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in project execution.

Skills

Digital transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Remote team leadership

Communication

Change management

Project governance

Independent work

Vendor management

Budget management

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/IT

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Miro

SAFe

CSM

PMP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Project Manager to lead critical digital transformation initiatives. The role is remote-first, requiring strong self-discipline and exceptional communication to manage dispersed teams and global stakeholders.

You will oversee strategy, planning and execution of digital projects that improve processes, CX, and leverage emerging technologies, with a focus on cloud, AI and automation.