Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Remote Project Manager specializing in Digital Transformation to lead strategic initiatives from anywhere. You will guide projects that modernize technology and business processes, driving innovation and efficiency across the organization.

You will collaborate with executive leadership, IT, and business units to ensure successful adoption of new digital capabilities, managing large-scale transformation programs in a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience with a focus on digital transformation.
• Proven experience leading large-scale IT and business process transformation projects.
• Experience managing projects in a fully remote environment.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Define scope, objectives, and success criteria aligned with strategic goals.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage cross-functional teams in a remote setting, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Communicate project status, insights, and key decisions to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Change management

IT project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / IT / Computer Science

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-oriented Remote Project Manager specializing in Digital Transformation to lead strategic initiatives from anywhere. You will be responsible for guiding projects that modernize our client's technological infrastructure and business processes, driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. This role demands exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to manage complex, large-scale transformation projects in a virtual environment. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, IT, and various business units to ensure seamless execution and successful adoption of new digital capabilities, contributing to the company's future growth and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with strategic business goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans , budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage cross-functional teams in a remote setting , fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively throughout the transformation journey.
• Communicate project status, insights, and key decisions to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management , with a strong focus on digital transformation.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, complex IT and business process transformation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A pivotal role in shaping the future of the company through technology and innovation.