Remote IT Project Manager: Digital Transformation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead digital transformation and IT solution projects in a fully remote role based near Welkom, Free State. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, from concept through post-launch support, coordinating cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and 6+ years of IT project management experience, with strong SDLC, Agile, cloud, analytics, and CRM know-how, plus proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of IT project management experience.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and CRM systems.
• Excellent leadership and remote communication skills.
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation and IT solution projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria aligned with strategy.
• Develop detailed project plans with schedules, budgets, and risk plans.
• Manage remote project teams and foster collaboration.
• Oversee development and implementation of new software and platforms.
• Ensure stakeholder communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure high-quality IT solutions.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and knowledge transfer in Welkom.

Skills

Leadership

Remote communication

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/BA

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead digital transformation and IT solution projects in a fully remote role based near Welkom, Free State. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, from concept through post-launch support, coordinating cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and 6+ years of IT project management experience, with strong SDLC, Agile, cloud, analytics, and CRM know-how, plus proficiency in