Remote E-commerce Project Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development budget for1/c

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Remote E-commerce Project Manager to lead digital projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and quality standards. This fully remote role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of e-commerce platforms.

You will define project scopes, manage resources, mitigate risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams across design, development, and marketing to advance our clients' online presence globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on e-commerce or digital transformation projects.
• Proven experience managing projects using agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading remote teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, marketers, and content creators, in a remote setting.
• Manage project execution, tracking progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders through regular updates, meetings, and reports.
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality e-commerce solutions, adhering to project requirements and quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to project implementation.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Stay current with emerging e-commerce trends, technologies, and project management methodologies.
• Ensure all projects align with the company's overall business strategy and e-commerce goals.

Skills

Leadership

Remote leadership

Budget management

Agile & Waterfall

PM tools (Jira/Asana/Trello)

E-commerce platforms knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/CS/Marketing

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Remote E-commerce Project Manager to lead and oversee a variety of digital projects from conception to completion. This role is crucial for ensuring that all e-commerce initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, all within a fully remote work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of e-commerce platforms and technologies, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for defining project scopes, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring clear communication between stakeholders. This is a significant opportunity to drive key e-commerce developments for our client, working from anywhere and managing projects impacting their online presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, marketers, and content creators, in a remote setting.
• Manage project execution, tracking progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders through regular updates, meetings, and reports.
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality e-commerce solutions, adhering to project requirements and quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to project implementation.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Stay current with emerging e-commerce trends, technologies, and project management methodologies.
• Ensure all projects align with the company's overall business strategy and e-commerce goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on e-commerce or digital transformation projects.
• Proven experience managing projects using agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading remote teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify Plus, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud) and related technologies.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively in a remote context.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a remote position.
• Full-time employment with comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development budget for certifications and training.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge e-commerce projects from anywhere.
• Access to collaborative remote work tools and platforms.
• Be a key player in shaping the digital future of a growing company.