Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished remote Project Manager specializing in Digital Transformation to join a forward-thinking organization. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the designated regions.

You will be responsible for leading complex digital initiatives, driving change, and ensuring the successful implementation of new technologies and processes across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• PMP or Agile certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience with a focus on digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources using agile methodologies.
• Facilitate communication among cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors in a virtual environment.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies with proactive mitigation plans.
• Drive adoption of new digital tools and processes and manage change across the organization.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Project Manager specializing in Digital Transformation to join their forward-thinking organization. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the designated regions. You will be responsible for leading complex digital initiatives, driving change, and ensuring the successful implementation of new technologies and processes across the business. This is a key position for someone passionate about leveraging technology to reshape business operations, foster innovation, and deliver measurable outcomes, contributing directly to the company's strategic goals from a distributed team environment, focused on agile methodologies and digital excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of digital transformation projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, utilizing agile methodologies.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors in a virtual environment.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies, developing proactive mitigation plans.
• Drive adoption of new digital tools and processes, ensuring successful change management across the organization.
• Monitor project performance, track key metrics, and provide regular status updates and comprehensive reports to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; PMP or Agile certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on digital transformation and IT projects.
• Proven experience managing projects using Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and drive organizational change effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and fully remote nature of the role.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Generous performance-based bonuses and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Dedicated budget for home office setup and professional development.