Remote Project Manager: Lead High-Impact Projects

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Fully remote work arrangement

Medical aid contributions

Retirement fund contributions

Generous annual leave

Growth opportunities

Vibrant remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join our fully remote team in South Africa. You will drive multiple projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery, scope alignment, and budget control in a distributed environment.

You will coordinate with virtual teams across time zones, develop plans, manage risks, and report progress to leadership. A strong background in remote collaboration tools and stakeholder engagement is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, including remote or distributed teams.
• Bachelor's degree required; PMP or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of multiple projects concurrently in a remote setting.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, resources, and risk management.
• Facilitate communication among distributed team members and stakeholders using digital tools.
• Monitor performance, track metrics, and report progress to leadership.
• Manage project budgets and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Implement and refine project management processes for remote teams.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Trello

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join our fully remote team in South Africa. You will drive multiple projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery, scope alignment, and budget control in a distributed environment.

You will coordinate with virtual teams across time zones, develop plans, manage risks, and report progress to leadership. A strong background in remote collaboration tools and stakeholder engagement is essential for success.