Remote Project Manager, Digital Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health & wellness benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Project Manager, Digital Transformation to drive major change initiatives across business units. You will lead planning, execution, and governance for digital programs, coordinating IT, marketing, operations, and service teams from a distributed, fully remote setup.

The role demands a strong track record in digital transformation, excellent communication, and proven remote leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on digital transformation or change management initiatives.
• Proven experience leading and managing remote teams effectively.
• Solid understanding of digital technologies, trends, and their business applications.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools suitable for remote collaboration (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, operations, and customer service, to define project scope and objectives.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks for remote teams.
• Develop and implement communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed of project progress.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and technology adoption to enhance business capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative and productive environment for geographically dispersed team members.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Digital transformation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and proactive Remote Project Manager, Digital Transformation to spearhead significant change initiatives. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within the designated regions. You will be responsible for managing projects that drive digital transformation across various business units, focusing on improving processes, enhancing customer experience, and implementing new technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of digital trends, project management best practices, and a proven ability to lead distributed teams towards achieving strategic business objectives in a dynamic, evolving digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, operations, and customer service, to define project scope and objectives.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks for remote teams.
• Develop and implement communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed of project progress.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and technology adoption to enhance business capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative and productive environment for geographically dispersed team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on digital transformation or change management initiatives.
• Proven experience leading and managing remote teams effectively.
• Solid understanding of digital technologies, trends, and their business applications.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools suitable for remote collaboration (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• A fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from home.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking company driving significant digital change.