Remote Program Director: Global Impact & Strategy Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Global impact

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Program Director for a highly respected international nonprofit. The role leads strategic initiatives, program direction, and remote operations to drive sustainable global impact across time zones.

The position requires strong budgeting, stakeholder management, and executive leadership to ensure program quality, donor compliance, and successful outcomes, while guiding diverse remote teams toward high performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in International Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in program management, preferably international NGO.
• Proven ability to design and manage complex programs with significant budgets.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding leadership, remote team management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with diverse global stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and grant management.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all assigned programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee program design, development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring high quality and impact.
• Manage program budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective use of funds.
• Lead, mentor, and manage remote program teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, government agencies, and community leaders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and donor requirements.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks and challenges, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Represent the organization at international forums, conferences, and meetings.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Budgeting & finance

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Program Director for a highly respected international nonprofit. The role leads strategic initiatives, program direction, and remote operations to drive sustainable global impact across time zones.

The position requires strong budgeting, stakeholder management, and executive leadership to ensure program quality, donor compliance, and successful outcomes, while guiding diverse remote teams toward high performance.