Remote Global Logistics Project Leader

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work setup

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan with employer matching

Access to collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead remote-first initiatives across a global supply chain network. You will drive efficiency, implement innovative solutions, and oversee complex projects with distributed teams from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management within logistics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Project, Asana, and Jira. A master's degree is advantageous and flexible, remote work arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive project management experience, with global logistics focus.
• Proven track record of managing complex international projects with remote teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in virtual settings.
• Experience with MS Project, Asana, Jira, and other PM tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead global projects to optimize supply chain processes and reduce costs.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate dispersed teams and drive remote collaboration and performance.
• Manage timelines across time zones and ensure milestone delivery.
• Identify risks and mitigate issues using data-driven insights.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensure new processes and tech are integrated across the supply chain network.
• Communicate status clearly to all levels of the organization.

Skills

PM expertise

Global logistics

Remote leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree beneficial

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead remote-first initiatives across a global supply chain network. You will drive efficiency, implement innovative solutions, and oversee complex projects with distributed teams from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management within logistics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Project, Asana, and Jira. A master's degree is advantageous and flexible, remote work arrangements are supported.