Remote Project Manager: Process Optimization Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Generous leave

Growth opportunities

Remote work culture

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Project Manager to lead business process optimization efforts for a fast-growing e-commerce platform. You will drive efficiency, manage cross-functional teams virtually, and deliver measurable cost savings and customer improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project management within ecommerce, strong data analytics, and proficiency with toolsets like Asana, Trello, and Visio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in business process improvement or operational efficiency.
• Experience in ecommerce/retail environments is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical & data-driven problem solving abilities.
• Excellent virtual communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with PM tools (Asana, Monday.com, Trello) and process mapping software (Visio, Lucidchart).
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and remotely from South Africa near Klerksdorp.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of business process optimization projects.
• Collaborate with department heads to map processes and define future states.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for optimization.
• Manage cross-functional teams in a virtual environment with clear communication.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with process changes.
• Implement and track KPIs to measure impact of improvements.
• Use data to inform decisions and demonstrate value of solutions.
• Ensure new processes integrate with existing systems and technologies.
• Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven

Virtual communication

Stakeholder mgmt

PM tools

Process mapping

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Trello

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Project Manager to lead business process optimization efforts for a fast-growing e-commerce platform. You will drive efficiency, manage cross-functional teams virtually, and deliver measurable cost savings and customer improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project management within ecommerce, strong data analytics, and proficiency with toolsets like Asana, Trello, and Visio.