Remote Product Development Lead - Project Manager

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Home office budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to lead product development initiatives in our technology division. You will manage the full product lifecycle from concept to market release while coordinating across engineering, design, marketing and sales teams in a remote setup.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in project management within product development or NPI, with experience in hardware or software development and familiarity with agile, waterfall or hybrid methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in project management with focus on product development or NPI.
• Experience managing hardware or software product development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of product development projects, from ideation to launch.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to achieve project milestones.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment among all project stakeholders in a remote environment.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement effective solutions.
• Oversee product testing, quality assurance, and market readiness activities.

Skills

Project management

Product development

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to lead product development initiatives in our technology division. You will manage the full product lifecycle from concept to market release while coordinating across engineering, design, marketing and sales teams in a remote setup.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in project management within product development or NPI, with experience in hardware or software development and familiarity with agile, waterfall or hybrid methods.