Remote Program Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Leadership training

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Program Manager to oversee critical initiatives across the organization. This fully remote role requires a visionary leader capable of guiding multiple complex projects, aligning them with business goals, and working with executive leadership and distributed teams to drive innovation.

You will develop roadmaps, manage budgets and resources, identify risks, and report on progress.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience leading remote, cross-functional initiatives.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of strategic initiatives in a remote environment.
• Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for all assigned initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and executive leadership.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure effective communication across distributed teams.
• Monitor program performance against established metrics and provide regular, comprehensive status reports.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Agile & Waterfall

Communication

Remote leadership

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Program Manager to oversee critical strategic initiatives across the organization. This fully remote position requires a visionary leader capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals. You will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize operations, and achieve key strategic objectives. If you excel in a remote setting and are passionate about guiding large-scale change, this role offers significant impact and career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of strategic initiatives in a remote environment.
• Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for all assigned initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and executive leadership.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure effective communication across distributed teams.
• Monitor program performance against established metrics and provide regular, comprehensive status reports.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program or project management, with a strong focus on strategic initiatives and change management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, large-scale programs in a remote setting.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies, with experience in Agile and Waterfall approaches.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant flexibility with a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies to support remote work.
• The chance to lead transformative projects with significant organizational impact.