Remote-First Senior Project Manager, Wine Tech Solutions

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive delivery of technology projects for clients, with a remote-first setup and global reach. You will lead planning, scope, timelines, budgets, and risk management while coordinating a distributed team.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience, a Bachelor's degree, PMP or equivalent certification, and strong leadership and communication skills. Experience in wine/agri-F&B is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience with complex deliverables.
• Experience with clients in wine, agriculture, or food & beverage is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Project, Jira, Asana and other collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects for wine industry clients.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
• Manage client relationships with clear communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for flawless execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues with contingency plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Track performance and provide status reports to management and clients.
• Manage scope changes and maintain documentation.
• Foster relationships with cross-functional teams (software, tech support, sales).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM processes and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Risk management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/CS/Engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive delivery of technology projects for clients, with a remote-first setup and global reach. You will lead planning, scope, timelines, budgets, and risk management while coordinating a distributed team.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience, a Bachelor's degree, PMP or equivalent certification, and strong leadership and communication skills. Experience in wine/agri-F&B is advantageous.