Remote Project Manager - Government Digital Transformation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive contract rate

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is looking for a seasoned Project Manager to lead government digital transformation initiatives. This fully remote role requires coordinating with government departments, stakeholders, and development teams to deliver citizen-centric platforms and applications.

You will guide projects from planning through delivery, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and risks while ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/PA or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in project management, with IT/digital transformation in public sector.
• Proven track record managing web development, app deployment, or digital service delivery.
• Knowledge of government procurement and regulatory environments is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in fully remote project management using collaboration tools.
• Proficiency with Jira, Trello, or MS Project.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and build consensus.
• Passion for improving public services through technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects for government entities.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for efficient completion.
• Coordinate with government officials, department heads, and internal teams to define requirements.
• Oversee development and deployment of digital platforms, web apps, and mobile solutions.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, implementing proactive solutions.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, data privacy laws, and security standards.
• Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders with diverse audiences.
• Monitor progress, performance metrics, and deliverables; provide updates.
• Drive user adoption and stakeholder engagement for newly implemented digital services.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and suggest continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/PA or related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is looking for a seasoned Project Manager to lead government digital transformation initiatives. This fully remote role requires coordinating with government departments, stakeholders, and development teams to deliver citizen-centric platforms and applications.

You will guide projects from planning through delivery, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and risks while ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.