Remote Global E-commerce Platform Launch Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Remote work stipend

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Career growth

Global impact

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a fast-growing global e-commerce brand to hire a Remote Project Manager to lead the launch of its international online platform. This fully remote role coordinates cross‑functional teams and milestones across markets, ensuring a cohesive rollout and on‑time delivery.

You will drive end‑to‑end planning, risk management, UAT, and post‑launch optimization, applying agile methods and strong stakeholder communication to maximize impact in multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in e-commerce.
• Experience delivering complex international projects in a fully remote setting.
• Proficient with Jira, Trello, or Asana.
• Strong leadership and remote communication skills.
• Experience with localization/internationalization considerations in platform launches.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of the global e-commerce platform launch.
• Develop project plans, defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage distributed cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Implement and manage agile project management methodologies for development and deployment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
• Ensure effective communication among all stakeholders, regardless of location.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures to stay within financial constraints.
• Coordinate UAT, final deployment, and post-launch monitoring and performance analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement by gathering feedback and implementing enhancements post-launch.

Skills

Remote project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a fast-growing global e-commerce brand to hire a Remote Project Manager to lead the launch of its international online platform. This fully remote role coordinates cross‑functional teams and milestones across markets, ensuring a cohesive rollout and on‑time delivery.

You will drive end‑to‑end planning, risk management, UAT, and post‑launch optimization, applying agile methods and strong stakeholder communication to maximize impact in multiple regions.