Remote Lead Project Manager - Strategic Delivery Mentorship

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 2,449,000 - 3,428,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Fully remote

Generous PTO

Professional development budget

Innovative workplace

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to run critical initiatives remotely. You will mentor project teams, shape methodologies, and ensure delivery of complex programs across distributed teams worldwide.

The role requires a Master's degree and 10+ years in project management with a track record in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environments. You will lead strategic roadmaps, manage risks, and drive high-performance remote collaboration.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
10+ years of comprehensive experience in project management with strong remote-team leadership.
Proven track record delivering complex, strategic initiatives.
Expertise with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution and delivery of large-scale, remote projects.
Develop strategic roadmaps, KPIs, and allocate resources across distributed teams.
Mentor project managers and cross-functional teams.
Maintain robust communication with global stakeholders for alignment and transparency.
Proactively manage risks, issues and changes with mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement in PM processes for remote operations.