Remote Project Management Lead

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,449,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development budget

Remote work autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Management Lead to guide its PMO in a fully remote capacity. You will oversee the successful execution of diverse projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality, while coordinating a distributed team.

You will establish project management standards, mentor project managers, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on leading remote or distributed teams.
• Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of project management software and collaboration tools.
• Experience with agile and waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closing of complex projects.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, tools, and best practices for remote teams.
• Manage project portfolios, ensuring resource allocation, risk management, and scope control.
• Mentor and guide a team of project managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring consistent performance.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Project management leadership

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Jira

MS Project

Slack

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Slack

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Remote Project Management Lead to guide their project management office in a fully remote capacity. This role is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of various projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, all while managing a distributed team. You will establish and enforce project management methodologies, mentor project managers, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure strategic alignment. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and communicative leader with a strong understanding of remote team collaboration and agile project management principles, driving project success from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closing of complex projects within the organization.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, tools, and best practices for remote teams.
• Manage project portfolios, ensuring resource allocation, risk management, and scope control.
• Mentor and guide a team of project managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring consistent performance.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on leading remote or distributed teams.
• Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of project management software and collaboration tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with agile and waterfall project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Professional development budget for training and certifications.
• A fully remote role offering significant autonomy and work-life balance.