Remote Lead Project Manager — Digital Transformation

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Health insurance

Professional development allowance

Home office setup

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Project Manager to drive digital transformation initiatives in a fully remote leadership role. You will define strategy, roadmap, and execution while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value and enhanced customer experience.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, a track record of remote digital delivery, and strong expertise in Agile, Lean, and change management, with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

10+ years of project management experience, leading digital transformations.
Proven track record in delivering complex digital initiatives in remote settings.
Expertise in Agile, Lean, and change management methodologies.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and modern software development practices.
Master's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Define and own strategy, roadmap, and execution for digital transformation projects.
Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of project managers.
Oversee scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for complex digital projects.
Identify and mitigate program-level risks, issues, and dependencies.
Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment and buy-in.
Drive adoption of new technologies and change management practices.