Remote Lead Project Manager – Industrial Infrastructure

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive compensation with bonuses

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Career development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to spearhead critical industrial projects with full remote capacity, supporting initiatives in the Richards Bay area. The role requires strategic thinking, proven ability to manage large-scale undertakings remotely, and delivery of cross-functional teams from initiation to completion.

You will lead budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure projects align with growth objectives, while maintaining safety and quality standards across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in industrial or engineering sectors.
• Proven remote leadership across dispersed teams.
• Strong knowledge of project phases, scheduling, and execution.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large-scale industrial projects with remote oversight.
• Develop PM plans covering scope, budget, resources, risk, and quality.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and foster remote collaboration.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Remote leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

PMP

PgMP

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to spearhead critical industrial projects with full remote capacity, supporting initiatives in the Richards Bay area. The role requires strategic thinking, proven ability to manage large-scale undertakings remotely, and delivery of cross-functional teams from initiation to completion.

You will lead budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure projects align with growth objectives, while maintaining safety and quality standards across the