Remote Global E‑commerce Project Lead

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Professional development budget

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager to lead the development and enhancement of international online platforms. This fully remote role allows work from anywhere in South Africa, coordinating distributed teams to deliver features that improve user experience and drive revenue.

You will manage multiple projects across time zones, using Agile/Scrum methodologies, Jira, and Confluence, with a focus on on-time, high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 6+ years of project management experience in e-commerce or digital platforms.
• Proven track record delivering complex online projects remotely.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum; experience with Jira/Confluence.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of e-commerce platform projects including development, features, and integrations.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and backlogs.
• Lead remote teams with daily stand-ups, sprints, and retrospectives.
• Communicate status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders across time zones.
• Collaborate with UX/UI, developers, marketing, and analytics for cohesive experiences.
• Identify and mitigate risks; remove blockers; drive delivery improvements.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations.
• Stay updated on e-commerce trends and technologies.

Skills

Remote leadership

Agile

Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager to lead the development and enhancement of international online platforms. This fully remote role allows work from anywhere in South Africa, coordinating distributed teams to deliver features that improve user experience and drive revenue.

You will manage multiple projects across time zones, using Agile/Scrum methodologies, Jira, and Confluence, with a focus on on-time, high-quality delivery.