Remote Project Manager, Digital Products

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Health benefits and professional dev

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager to lead end-to-end digital product development initiatives in a fully remote setting. You will plan, execute, and deliver projects across distributed teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management for digital products, strong Agile/Scrum expertise, and exceptional communication skills to coordinate stakeholders across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in digital product development.
• 3+ years of remote project management experience.
• Proficient in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and Asana.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
• Authorized to work in designated remote work regions.
• Familiarity with the Western Cape digital landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital product development projects in a fully remote setting.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, user stories, task breakdown, and timelines.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for remote development teams.
• Oversee allocation and management of project resources to ensure efficient utilization.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and roadblocks, and implement proactive solutions.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication among stakeholders across locations.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures against allocated funds.
• Drive adoption of best practices in agile development and remote collaboration tools.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.
• Ensure delivery of digital products meeting quality standards and business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Jira

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in digital solutions, is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Project Manager to join their innovative team. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within designated time zones. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of digital product development projects, from ideation and strategic planning to execution and successful launch. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-oriented professional to contribute to cutting-edge digital products and work within a distributed, high-performance team. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote environment, possesses strong organizational and communication skills, and has a deep understanding of agile methodologies and digital product management. Your primary focus will be on driving project success through effective collaboration, clear communication, and robust project oversight across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital product development projects in a fully remote setting.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, user stories, task breakdown, and timelines.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for remote development teams.
• Oversee the allocation and management of project resources, ensuring efficient utilization.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and roadblocks, and implement proactive solutions.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication channels are maintained among all project stakeholders, regardless of location.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures against allocated funds.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in agile development and remote collaboration tools.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to project team members.
• Ensure successful delivery of digital products that meet quality standards and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, with a strong emphasis on digital product development.
• Proven experience managing projects entirely remotely for at least 3 years.
• Extensive knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to use collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly across distances.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets and cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the designated remote work regions.
• Familiarity with the Western Cape digital landscape is a plus, though not required for remote role.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, and a generous annual bonus.
• We provide a home office stipend to ensure a productive remote work environment.
• Employees have access to a wide range of online professional development resources and opportunities for virtual team-building events.
• This role offers unparalleled flexibility and the chance to work on innovative digital products from the comfort of your home, potentially near areas like Mossel Bay.
• We foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and continuous learning within our fully remote workforce.