Remote Project Manager - SaaS Implementations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Project Manager to lead SaaS implementation projects for clients across industries. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to drive successful SaaS deployments from anywhere.

You will manage the entire implementation lifecycle, including onboarding, requirements gathering, configuration, testing, training, and go-live support, while ensuring client success and project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, IT or related field.
• 8+ years in project management with SaaS implementations or software deployments.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end implementation of SaaS solutions for diverse client portfolios, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans, define scope, identify deliverables, and manage project timelines and budgets effectively.
• Collaborate closely with clients, sales teams, implementation consultants, and technical support to ensure client satisfaction.
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), and provide end-user training.
• Identify, track, and resolve project issues and risks proactively to minimize disruption.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders through regular status updates and meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client-facing

Remote project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/IT

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote Project Manager to lead Software as a Service (SaaS) implementation projects. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while driving the successful deployment of cutting-edge SaaS solutions for clients across various industries. You will be responsible for managing the entire implementation lifecycle, from initial client onboarding and requirements gathering to configuration, testing, training, and go-live support. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced remote professional to make a significant impact on client success and contribute to the growth of a dynamic technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end implementation of SaaS solutions for diverse client portfolios, ensuring timely and successful delivery.


• Develop detailed project plans, define scope, identify deliverables, and manage project timelines and budgets effectively.


• Collaborate closely with clients, sales teams, implementation consultants, and technical support to ensure client satisfaction.


• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), and provide end-user training.


• Identify, track, and resolve project issues and risks proactively to minimize disruption.


• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders through regular status updates and meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on SaaS implementations or software deployments.


• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a remote environment.


• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for annual bonuses.


• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.


• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.


• Be part of a forward-thinking company that embraces remote work culture and innovation.