Remote Lead PM – Maritime Logistics Technology

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Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Hybrid

ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

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Flexible remote work

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Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive cutting-edge technology projects in maritime logistics. This fully remote role within South Africa requires steering complex initiatives, guiding cross‑functional teams, and aligning with business objectives from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record managing large-scale initiatives, exceptional stakeholder skills, and expertise in Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid methods, with proficiency in Primavera, MS Project and

Qualifications

Extensive experience leading large‑scale technology initiatives.
Maritime/logistics industry experience is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies.
Excellent remote leadership and stakeholder communication.
Proficiency with Primavera, MS Project and Jira.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution and delivery of strategic technology projects in maritime logistics.
Manage timelines, budgets, resources and scope to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Mentor project teams and foster a high-performance remote culture.
Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
Communicate with clients, partners and senior management to ensure alignment.
Ensure projects deliver measurable value and drive adoption of new tech.
Introduce best practices for remote team project management.
Monitor performance and report on key metrics and outcomes.