Remote IT Project Manager - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office equipment allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to drive enterprise-wide solutions in a fully remote role. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and post-implementation support, coordinating distributed teams and vendors across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience managing complex IT projects, a solid grasp of IT infrastructure and SDLC, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills for a virtual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing complex IT projects, especially enterprise software implementations.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, SDLC and system integration.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and deliver within scope, budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, and deployment of enterprise IT projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams, vendors and business units for project success.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and implement proactive solutions.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders via virtual channels.

Skills

Project management

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

IT infrastructure

Education

Bachelors degree in IT or CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and organized IT Project Manager to drive the implementation of enterprise-wide solutions. This is a fully remote position, perfect for an individual who excels at coordinating complex technology deployments across distributed teams. You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design to deployment and post-implementation support. This role is crucial for enhancing our client's technological infrastructure and operational efficiency, ensuring seamless integration of new systems and a positive user experience, all managed remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and successful deployment of enterprise IT projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Coordinate activities of cross-functional IT teams, vendors, and business units to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement proactive solutions.
• Facilitate effective communication and provide regular status updates to all stakeholders via virtual channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing complex IT projects , particularly enterprise software implementations.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycles, and system integration.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills for a virtual environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a flexible work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Allowance for home office equipment and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on impactful enterprise-level technology projects.