Remote Lead Project Manager - Digital Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and incentives

Flexibility & work-life balance

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to drive a major digital transformation from a remote-first perspective. You will guide cross-functional teams across global locations to implement new platforms and processes, emphasizing agility, change management, and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires at least 8 years in project management with 4 years in large-scale digital initiatives, a strong track record managing remote teams, and proficiency with Jira, Confluence,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Admin, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience with 4 years in digital transformation or large IT projects.
• Proven experience leading remote teams across distributed environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and remote communication skills.
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Asana and collaboration tools.
• Experience with change management frameworks.
• Ability to translate business needs into actionable project plans.
• Experience managing budgets for large-scale initiatives.
• Self-motivated and highly organized with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources and risks.
• Utilize Scrum and Kanban to manage iterations and backlog.
• Facilitate collaboration among distributed teams across time zones.
• Manage change processes ensuring user adoption of new solutions.
• Identify, track and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Oversee vendor management and external deliverables quality.
• Monitor progress and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within teams.

Skills

Digital transformation

Agile project management

Remote team leadership

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking multinational corporation, is embarking on a significant digital transformation initiative and is seeking a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to drive this change from a remote-first perspective. This role will be pivotal in guiding cross-functional teams across various global locations to implement new digital strategies, platforms, and processes. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of digital transformation methodologies, agile project management, and change management principles. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, while leading critical initiatives that will redefine our client's operational landscape and customer engagement. The role is based notionally in the vicinity of Welkom, Free State , but is entirely remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Utilize agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to manage project iterations, sprints, and backlog prioritization.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among distributed, remote teams across different time zones.
• Manage change management processes, ensuring user adoption and smooth transition to new digital solutions.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating where necessary.
• Oversee vendor management and ensure the quality and timeliness of external deliverables.
• Monitor project progress using relevant tools and provide regular, insightful reports to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within project teams.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• An MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 4 years focused on digital transformation or large-scale IT projects.
• Proven experience managing remote teams and delivering complex projects in a distributed environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills tailored for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana) and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams).
• Experience with change management frameworks and strategies.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into actionable project plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets effective for large-scale initiatives.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous professional development budget for online courses, certifications, and conferences.
• Home office stipend.

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