Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a forward-thinking Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will guide technology changes, optimize processes, and implement new digital solutions to drive efficiency and innovation in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on measurable business value and agile practices to foster continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Admin, or related field; PMP or Agile certifications desirable.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience, focused on digital transformation.
• Experience leading complex projects in remote/distributed teams.
• Understanding of digital technologies, cloud computing, and modern IT infra.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management for remote work.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of digital transformation projects remotely.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics aligned to strategy.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources within a virtual team.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues; ensure seamless digital solutions.
• Facilitate communication among distributed stakeholders using digital tools.
• Drive change management for user adoption and integration of new capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Business Administration

PMP or Agile certification

Tools

Project management software

Collaboration platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking and adaptable Project Manager to lead critical Digital Transformation initiatives, working entirely remotely from anywhere in South Africa. This role is essential for guiding the company through significant technological changes, process enhancements, and the implementation of new digital solutions to drive efficiency and innovation. You will collaborate closely with IT teams, business units, and external partners in a virtual environment, ensuring projects align with strategic goals and deliver measurable business value. This is an exceptional opportunity for a digital-savvy project leader to drive substantial change and shape the future of the organization in a fully remote capacity, fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of digital transformation projects in a remote setting.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with business strategy.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively within a virtual team structure.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring seamless implementation of digital solutions.
• Facilitate strong communication and collaboration among distributed stakeholders and teams using advanced digital tools.
• Drive change management efforts to ensure user adoption and successful integration of new digital capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP or Agile certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on digital transformation, IT, or change management projects.
• Proven experience leading complex projects in a remote or distributed work environment.
• In-depth understanding of digital technologies , cloud computing, and modern IT infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills for remote engagement.
• Proficiency in project management software and collaboration platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for significant professional development and exposure to cutting-edge digital initiatives.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovative remote work culture.
• Chance to shape the digital future of the organization.