Remote Project Manager - Global Software Rollout

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office allowance

Paid time off

Global travel opportunities

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager to oversee international rollout of flagship software from a home office in Gauteng, ZA. You will manage timelines, budgets, and remote teams across continents.

The role emphasizes agile/hybrid methods, strong communication, stakeholder management, and ensuring successful software deployments while adhering to global compliance and remote-work best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, business admin or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience with international software deployments.
• Proven ability to manage complex, global projects with distributed teams.
• Experience with agile and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Proficient in Jira, Confluence, Asana and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global project plans for software deployment.
• Coordinate geographically dispersed project teams through virtual channels.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across regions and time zones.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Monitor progress and provide detailed status reports to senior management.

Skills

Global project management

Remote team leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IT/Business Admin)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in enterprise software solutions, is actively seeking an experienced and highly motivated Remote Project Manager to oversee the international rollout of their flagship software product. This role is crucial for coordinating deployment efforts across multiple continents, ensuring a consistent and successful implementation experience for diverse client bases. You will manage project timelines, budgets, and resources remotely, liaising with regional teams and end-users to facilitate adoption and provide support. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, a deep understanding of software deployment methodologies, and a proven ability to manage projects effectively in a distributed, remote-first environment. This is a significant opportunity to shape global software adoption from your home office in Gauteng, ZA .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive global project plans for software deployment, including scope, timelines, budget, and resource allocation.
• Lead and coordinate geographically dispersed project teams, fostering strong communication and collaboration through virtual channels.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across different regions and time zones, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, to closure, ensuring successful software implementation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery timelines or quality.
• Ensure the successful integration of the software with clients' existing IT infrastructures.
• Facilitate remote training sessions and provide ongoing support documentation to end-users.
• Monitor project progress through virtual collaboration tools and provide regular, detailed status reports to senior management.
• Champion remote work best practices and contribute to the development of efficient global project management processes.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and international compliance standards throughout the rollout process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on international software deployments and IT projects.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, global projects with distributed teams.
• Extensive experience with agile and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, Slack).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and motivate remote teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound decisions independently.
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively in a fully remote setting.
• Experience in the SaaS industry is highly desirable.
• Candidates must be self-disciplined and possess excellent time management skills to excel in this role.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary of R , reflecting your extensive remote project management experience.
• Performance-driven bonuses and opportunities for recognition.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including mental wellness support.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Allowance for home office setup and ongoing operational expenses.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for global travel for key project meetings (when required and safe).
• Continuous learning opportunities and access to cutting-edge remote collaboration technologies.