Remote Project Manager, Data Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Comprehensive health insurance

Laptop provided

Home-office stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to oversee data analytics initiatives from anywhere in South Africa. You will manage the lifecycle of analytics projects, ensuring actionable insights and alignment with business objectives.

Strong skills in data warehousing, BI tools, and agile methods are required. You will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to define scope, manage resources, and deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 5+ years in project management with data analytics focus.
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL, and BI tools.
• Strong understanding of data analysis and statistical concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of data analytics projects aligned with business goals.
• Manage timelines, budgets and resources for analytics solutions.
• Communicate clearly among data teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Define scope, objectives and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Implement and manage project plans using agile or hybrid methodologies.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues to ensure progress.
• Oversee development of data models, dashboards, and reporting.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of data insights and deliverables.
• Track progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration within the analytics team and share best practices.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile methodologies

Jira

Asana

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in data-driven insights, is seeking a talented and motivated Remote Project Manager to oversee key data analytics projects. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of data analytics initiatives, ensuring that projects deliver actionable insights and support business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of data warehousing, business intelligence tools, and project management methodologies. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to define project scope, manage resources, and deliver results. If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive business decisions and excel in a remote, collaborative environment, this role is an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of data analytics projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic priorities.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring efficient delivery of analytics solutions.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among data teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, working with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Implement and manage project plans using agile or hybrid methodologies, adapting to project needs.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring smooth project progression.
• Oversee the development and implementation of data models, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of data insights and deliverables.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative environment for the data analytics team, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on data analytics, business intelligence, or data science projects.
• Proven experience managing projects involving data warehousing, ETL processes, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of data analysis principles and statistical concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana).
• Must be able to work remotely within South Africa with a reliable internet connection.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Generous allocation of paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in data science.
• Exposure to challenging and impactful data analytics projects.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.
• Company-provided laptop and potential home office stipend.