Remote Lead Project Manager - E-commerce Platforms

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Remote-friendly, flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to drive the development and enhancement of our e-commerce platforms. The role is fully remote with collaboration across distributed teams and regions including Paarl, Western Cape.

You will own the strategic roadmap, oversee planning, execution, and delivery of major e-commerce initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize customer experience and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience with a focus on e-commerce platforms/digital retail.
• Proven track record leading large-scale e-commerce initiatives and product launches.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce technologies, platforms (Shopify Plus, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud), and best practices.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) in a software development context.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams and foster collaboration.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Asana) and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with A/B testing and conversion rate optimization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex e-commerce projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and manage detailed project roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, designers, marketing, and operations to ensure project success.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business strategy and customer needs.
• Oversee implementation of new features, site enhancements, and platform integrations.
• Manage risks and issues, developing and executing mitigation plans.
• Track project performance and provide regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure a seamless and excellent customer experience across e-commerce touchpoints.
• Facilitate effective communication within a remote, cross-functional team.

Skills

Project management

E-commerce

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Remote team mgmt

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

A/B testing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/CS or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Shopify Plus

Magento

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent online retail group, is seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to manage the development and enhancement of their e-commerce platforms. This role is 100% remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a dynamic, distributed team. You will be responsible for overseeing the strategic roadmap, planning, execution, and delivery of key e-commerce projects, including new feature rollouts, platform upgrades, and performance optimizations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of e-commerce best practices, strong technical acumen, and exceptional leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams. This is a critical role for driving online growth and customer experience. While remote, collaboration will involve teams supporting regions that include Paarl, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex e-commerce projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and manage detailed project roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, designers, marketing, and operations teams to ensure project success.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer needs.
• Oversee the implementation of new features, site enhancements, and platform integrations.
• Manage risks and issues, developing and executing mitigation plans.
• Track project performance and provide regular status updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure a seamless and exceptional customer experience across all e-commerce touchpoints.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within a remote, cross-functional team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on e-commerce platforms and digital retail.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale e-commerce initiatives and product launches.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce technologies, platforms (e.g., Shopify Plus, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud), and best practices.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) in a software development context.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana) and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with A/B testing and conversion rate optimization strategies is a plus.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position offering a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement savings plans.
• We invest in our remote employees' growth with opportunities for continuous learning, training, and attending virtual conferences.
• As a remote-first company, we prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible working hours.

You will be part of an innovative and collaborative team that is shaping the future of online retail. Embrace the opportunity to drive e-commerce excellence from anywhere.