Remote Project Manager, E-commerce Platform Development

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Flexible working hours

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager to lead ecommerce platform development from anywhere. You will drive end-to-end projects, coordinate with design, development, and marketing teams, and ensure timely delivery of new features for a global customer base.

The role emphasizes agile practices, strong remote leadership, and a focus on user experience, scalability, and security within a leading online retailer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience, with at least 4 years in ecommerce development.
• Proven experience managing digital product projects using Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong understanding of ecommerce tech, web development, and online marketing.
• Excellent remote leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities in a remote setting.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Slack.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles and A/B testing is a plus.
• Certified Scrum Master or CSPO is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of ecommerce platform development projects remotely.
• Define scope, user stories, and technical requirements with product owners.
• Manage agile sprints, ceremonies, and team workflows.
• Oversee integration of new features, payment gateways, and third-party services.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and responsive user experiences across devices.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and distributed teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks in ecommerce development.
• Communicate status and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvements in development processes.

Skills

Remote leadership

Agile project management

Stakeholder communication

Prioritization

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IT/Business)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding e-commerce enterprise, is seeking an innovative and experienced Remote Project Manager to lead the development and enhancement of their online platform. This fully remote position requires a proactive individual with a deep understanding of e-commerce technologies, agile development practices, and user experience design. You will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of platform development projects, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge features and a seamless online shopping experience for customers worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to work from anywhere and shape the future of a leading digital retail presence. Your role will be critical in driving online growth and customer satisfaction for our client, leveraging technology to create engaging and efficient e-commerce solutions. You will collaborate with design, development, and marketing teams to bring innovative ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of e-commerce platform development projects in a remote setting.
• Define project scope, user stories, and technical requirements in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
• Manage agile development sprints, facilitating ceremonies and ensuring efficient team workflows.
• Oversee the integration of new features, payment gateways, and third-party services.
• Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and provides an optimal user experience across devices.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, working with distributed teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and technical challenges inherent in e-commerce development.
• Communicate project status, progress, and key decisions to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of the e-commerce platform and development processes.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure successful product launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience, with at least 4 years focused on e-commerce platform development.
• Proven experience managing complex digital product development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of e-commerce technologies, web development frameworks, and online marketing principles.
• Excellent remote team leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and deliver results in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Slack).
• Experience with A/B testing, analytics platforms, and conversion rate optimization is desirable.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Agile certifications (CSM, CSPO) are a significant plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package tailored for remote employees, including a home office allowance, flexible working hours, and significant opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in the e-commerce domain. This role is fully remote , offering location independence. Employees will have the opportunity to work on exciting digital projects, collaborate with a talented international team, and contribute to the growth of a leading online retailer. Join a company that embraces innovation and fosters a thriving remote work culture.