Remote Product Development PM — Innovate & Lead

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,468,000 - 2,121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office setup budget & tech stip

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to lead product development initiatives in a technology division. You will oversee the entire lifecycle from concept through testing and market release, while coordinating with engineering, marketing, and sales in a fully remote setup.

The role requires strong communication and leadership for managing distributed teams, with a focus on delivering market-ready products and aligning with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience in product development or NPI.
• Proven experience with hardware or software product development cycles.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills for remote teams.
• Experience with PLM software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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

Remote team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or related field

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to lead product development initiatives in a technology division. You will oversee the entire lifecycle from concept through testing and market release, while coordinating with engineering, marketing, and sales in a fully remote setup.

The role requires strong communication and leadership for managing distributed teams, with a focus on delivering market-ready products and aligning with strategic objectives.