Remote Project Manager - Business Process Optimization

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work from home

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to drive business process optimization across the organization. The role involves analyzing workflows, identifying improvement areas, and implementing strategic solutions to increase efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage full project lifecycles, and collaborate with IT to ensure technology supports optimized processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience focused on process improvement.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma or Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current business processes to identify bottlenecks and improvement areas.
• Develop and document optimized processes, workflows, and SOPs.
• Lead cross-functional project teams in implementing new or revised processes.
• Manage entire project lifecycle from discovery to post-implementation review.
• Utilize process mapping tools to visualize process changes.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and budgets.
• Monitor KPIs related to process efficiency and report outcomes.
• Facilitate change management for smooth adoption of new processes.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure technology supports optimization.

Skills

Project management

Process optimization

Lean/Six Sigma/TQM

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented Remote Project Manager to drive business process optimization initiatives across their organization. This fully remote role is crucial for analyzing existing workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategic solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. You will work collaboratively with various departments to redesign and streamline business operations, leveraging technology and best practices. This is an ideal opportunity for a process-oriented professional to contribute to significant organizational change from the comfort of their home office. The role demands strong analytical skills and excellent remote collaboration capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current business processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and document optimized processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lead cross-functional project teams in the implementation of new or revised business processes.
• Manage the entire project lifecycle, from discovery and planning to execution and post-implementation review.
• Utilize process mapping tools and techniques to visualize and communicate process changes.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process efficiency, and report on outcomes.
• Facilitate change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new processes by employees.
• Collaborate closely with IT and other departments to ensure technology supports optimized processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on business process improvement and optimization.
• Proven track record of successfully leading process optimization projects.
• Expertise in methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, adapted for remote environments.
• Proficiency in process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) and project management software.
• Ability to manage projects in a fully remote setting and drive results independently.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams is essential.

Benefits

This remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and significant opportunities for professional development. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while driving impactful operational improvements for our client. While **Mahikeng, North West** is the listed location for contextual reference, the role is performed remotely.