Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Medical insurance

Generous paid time off

Edu opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives from a fully remote setup. You will steer multi-team efforts, define scope and deliverables, and ensure on-time delivery across departments.

With 6+ years in project management and strong Agile expertise, you will drive organizational change, manage budgets, and communicate progress to stakeholders using virtual channels. This role is fully remote and nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in project management with a strong emphasis on digital transformation or IT projects.
• Proven success in managing complex projects in a fully remote or distributed team setting.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills for remote environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and manage organizational transition.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsabilités

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage cross-functional teams in a virtual environment, fostering a collaborative and productive atmosphere.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business strategy.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets for remote teams.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and outcomes effectively to all stakeholders through virtual channels.

Connaissances

Remote project management

Agile (Scrum Kanban)

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Outils

Jira

Confluence

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Project Manager to lead their critical Digital Transformation initiatives. This role is vital for guiding the organization through significant technological advancements and process re-engineering, ensuring seamless integration and adoption of new digital solutions across all departments. You will manage multiple complex projects concurrently, foster collaboration among distributed teams, and ensure that transformation goals are met efficiently and effectively. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future of the company from a fully remote perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage cross-functional teams in a virtual environment, fostering a collaborative and productive atmosphere.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business strategy.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets for remote teams.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and outcomes effectively to all stakeholders through virtual channels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management , with a strong emphasis on digital transformation or IT projects.
• Proven success in managing complex projects in a fully remote or distributed team setting.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills for remote environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and manage organizational transition.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• A leading salary package with performance bonuses and annual reviews.
• This is a fully remote position offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for continued education.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of innovation.