Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance incentives

Development budget

Health insurance

Transformative projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Project Manager specialized in Digital Transformation to steer strategy, planning and execution of major digital initiatives within a fully remote team.

You will lead cross‑functional, globally distributed teams, apply Agile and Scrum, craft detailed roadmaps, manage risks, and drive change management to ensure user adoption of new digital solutions across the organization.

The role offers a competitive salary and a generous development budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management with focus on digital transformation
• Experience leading remote teams and complex digital projects
• Proficient in Agile, Scrum, and related frameworks
• Strong communication and leadership for remote settings
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree or PMP advantageous
• Experience with cloud-based collaboration tools

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of digital transformation projects from ideation through adoption
• Develop detailed roadmaps with milestones, deliverables, resources, and success metrics
• Facilitate remote collaboration across globally distributed teams
• Identify emerging technologies and digital trends aligned to business objectives
• Manage project risks and dependencies with mitigation strategies
• Drive change management and user adoption of new digital solutions

Skills

Agile

Scrum

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PMP

Tools

Cloud collaboration tools

Digital transformation platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a forward-thinking Remote Project Manager specializing in Digital Transformation to join their fully remote team. In this pivotal role, you will drive the strategy, planning, and execution of key digital initiatives that reshape how the organization operates and serves its customers. You will collaborate with diverse, geographically dispersed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technology and agile methodologies to deliver impactful change. This position is ideal for a proactive leader passionate about innovation, process improvement, and the future of digital business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of digital transformation projects, from ideation through successful implementation and adoption.
• Develop detailed project roadmaps, defining key milestones, deliverables, resource requirements, and success metrics.
• Facilitate remote collaboration, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across globally distributed teams.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to business objectives.
• Manage project risks and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption of new digital solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project management , with a strong focus on digital transformation or large-scale change initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in leading remote teams and managing complex, multi-faceted digital projects.
• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and other relevant project management frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, adapted for a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP certification is advantageous.
• Experience with cloud-based collaboration tools and digital transformation platforms.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• A fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunity to work on transformative projects shaping the future of digital business.