Remote Principal Project Manager - Global Ops Leader

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead global operations from a remote-first approach. This senior role requires strategic leadership to manage cross-functional programs across time zones and geographies.

You will define roadmaps, optimize resources, and drive process improvements while collaborating with distributed teams. A PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification and 10+ years of experience are required for this challenging global role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management with global operations.
• Experience leading large cross-functional projects with distributed teams.
• Certification: PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent senior project management certification.
• Ability to work in a fully remote, asynchronous environment.
• Proven data-driven decision making and change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic project plans for global operational initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed project teams.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues across global projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with global stakeholders.
• Drive the implementation of process improvements and best practices.
• Oversee adoption of new systems and technologies within global operations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to teams.
• Champion a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PM tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead global operations from a remote-first approach. This senior role requires strategic leadership to manage cross-functional programs across time zones and geographies.

You will define roadmaps, optimize resources, and drive process improvements while collaborating with distributed teams. A PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification and 10+ years of experience are required for this challenging global role.