Remote Program Manager - Digital Inclusion Initiative

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Program Manager to lead a new Digital Inclusion Initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide. You will drive strategy, engage stakeholders, and oversee budgets and impact measurement from anywhere within the specified regions.

The role demands 5+ years in program management, a strong IT or development background, and excellence in remote team leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, International Development, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management in tech access, digital literacy, or international development.
• Proven experience managing complex projects, ideally with a remote team or across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of digital inclusion challenges and solutions.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and virtual team leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (Asana, Trello, Jira) and virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Teams).
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the design, development, and execution of the Digital Inclusion Initiative remotely.
• Manage all aspects of program planning, including objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with digital tech providers, NGOs, and governmental agencies across locations.
• Oversee program budgets and resource allocation.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress and impact.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage remote project staff and external consultants.
• Facilitate virtual workshops, trainings, and community engagement activities.
• Prepare regular progress reports, impact assessments, and financial summaries for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Stay current with trends in digital inclusion and remote work best practices.

Skills

Virtual team leadership

Program management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Zoom

Slack

Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Program Manager to lead a new Digital Inclusion Initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide. You will drive strategy, engage stakeholders, and oversee budgets and impact measurement from anywhere within the specified regions.

The role demands 5+ years in program management, a strong IT or development background, and excellence in remote team leadership and collaboration.