Remote Lead Project Manager — Strategic Delivery & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary with bonus

Complete remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development support

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch area seeks an experienced Lead Project Manager for a fully remote team, overseeing a portfolio of complex initiatives, setting high delivery standards, and mentoring other PMs.

You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure seamless cross-team communication, and shape project management practices in a global remote environment, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field; PMP/Prince2 certification mandatory.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, including large-scale initiatives.
• Proven expertise in leading fully remote projects with strong virtual leadership.
• Strong understanding of diverse PM methodologies and their remote application.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for a remote workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of strategic projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and refine project management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for remote teams.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to a team of project managers.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and budget control.
• Facilitate high-level stakeholder engagement and set expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and team performance in a remote setting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration/Project Management

PMP/Prince2 certification

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch area seeks an experienced Lead Project Manager for a fully remote team, overseeing a portfolio of complex initiatives, setting high delivery standards, and mentoring other PMs.

You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure seamless cross-team communication, and shape project management practices in a global remote environment, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.