Remote Process Improvement Lead | Lean Six Sigma

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Annual discretionary bonus

Home office allowance

Health insurance support

Professional certifications training

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a fully remote Project Manager to lead business process improvement initiatives across global teams. You will analyze workflows, map processes, and drive Lean Six Sigma projects that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

The role requires 7+ years in project management with strong change-management and virtual collaboration skills, and a proven remote delivery track record. You will engage stakeholders across locations to deliver measurable gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience focused on process improvement and operational excellence.
• Proven track record delivering remote process improvement projects.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in a virtual context.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, analysis, and redesign of key business processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, stakeholders, resources and risks.
• Utilise Lean Six Sigma to drive sustainable change across departments.
• Manage execution, track progress against metrics, and ensure timely delivery.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and engage cross-functional teams remotely.
• Develop change management strategies to ensure adoption of new processes.
• Monitor impact and conduct post-implementation reviews.
• Communicate updates and recommendations to all levels of the organisation.
• Maintain project documentation and performance dashboards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Virtual collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Process mapping tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking a fully remote Project Manager to lead business process improvement initiatives across global teams. You will analyze workflows, map processes, and drive Lean Six Sigma projects that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

The role requires 7+ years in project management with strong change-management and virtual collaboration skills, and a proven remote delivery track record. You will engage stakeholders across locations to deliver measurable gains.