Remote Project Manager - Business Systems

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health & wellness benefits

Fully remote work environment

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Project Manager to oversee the implementation and enhancement of critical business systems. This fully remote role allows you to contribute from anywhere while coordinating ERP, CRM, and other core applications across departments.

You'll develop detailed project plans, manage timelines and budgets, collaborate with IT and business stakeholders, and lead remote teams using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with enterprise systems.
• Proven ERP/CRM implementation project experience.
• Strong communication and leadership for remote teams; familiar with Agile/Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and deployment of ERP/CRM systems.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and risks.
• Coordinate with IT, stakeholders and vendors for requirements and alignment.
• Manage configuration, testing, and rollout of system upgrades and new deployments.
• Provide status updates, identify issues, and propose solutions to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate user training and adoption of new systems.

Skills

Project management

ERP

CRM

Business process analysis

Remote team leadership

Agile

Waterfall

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Remote Project Manager to oversee the implementation and enhancement of critical business systems. This is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute from any location. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of projects related to enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and other core business applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of business processes, excellent project management capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with technical teams and business users across different departments. You will be instrumental in ensuring that business systems are optimized to support organizational growth and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful deployment of projects involving various business systems (ERP, CRM, etc.).
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to define system requirements and ensure alignment.
• Manage the configuration, testing, and implementation phases of system upgrades and new deployments.
• Provide project status updates, identify potential issues, and propose effective solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Facilitate user training and ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, specifically with enterprise business systems.
• Proven experience managing ERP or CRM implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of business process analysis and system integration.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills for remote team management.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in IT project management.
• Access to cutting-edge business technology and tools.