Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives across the organization. The role requires guiding cross-functional teams through scope, objectives, and execution in a fully remote setting.

Strong communication, organizational, and change-management skills are essential for success. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management, a track record of managing large, remote projects, and proficiency with Agile methods and tools such as

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management with a strong focus on digital transformation.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects in a remote environment.
• Experience with change management strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira/Asana/MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of digital transformation projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements with leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets with clear communication across phases.
• Manage geographically dispersed project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure on-time delivery.
• Facilitate change management processes and user adoption of new digital tools and workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Information Technology

PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Project Manager to drive critical digital transformation initiatives across the organization. This role is pivotal in guiding cross-functional teams through the implementation of new technologies, processes, and strategies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from defining scope and objectives to execution, monitoring, and successful closure, all within a fully remote setting. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, a deep understanding of change management, and a proven ability to lead distributed teams to achieve ambitious goals, fostering innovation and seamless integration of digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of digital transformation projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring clear communication across all project phases.
• Manage and motivate geographically dispersed project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing effective solutions to ensure on-time delivery.
• Facilitate change management processes and ensure user adoption of new digital tools and workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on digital transformation and technology implementation.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, large-scale projects in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with change management strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects shaping the future of the business.