Remote Project Manager - Social Impact

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Opportunity to lead global projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager for a leading international non-profit. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of social impact projects with distributed teams.

You will define scope, manage resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations, and report to senior leadership. The role offers fully remote work and a chance to drive positive global change.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in social impact or non-profit contexts.
• Experience managing fully remote or distributed teams.
• PMP or equivalent certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management lifecycle for social impact initiatives.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Monitor progress and ensure milestones are met.
• Communicate effectively among remote teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks and issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Present regular project status reports to senior leadership.
• Apply lessons learned to improve project performance.
• Champion best practices in remote project management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / International Development

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

Our client, an innovative international non-profit organization dedicated to driving sustainable development and social impact, is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager. This position will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of various impactful projects across different regions. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage complex projects from initiation to completion in a remote setting. You will collaborate with diverse, distributed teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate individual to lead initiatives that create meaningful change globally, all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote work environment. You will be responsible for defining project scope, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. We are looking for a leader who can foster collaboration and drive results in a virtual landscape. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing our client's mission to foster positive global change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project management lifecycle for social impact initiatives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage project execution, monitoring progress, and ensuring milestones are met.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication among remote project teams and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
• Ensure quality control and successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior leadership.
• Continuously evaluate project performance and implement lessons learned.
• Champion best practices in remote project management and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on social impact or non-profit projects.
• Proven experience managing projects in a fully remote or distributed team environment.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira) and collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrated passion for social justice and sustainable development.
• Experience with international development projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead impactful global projects for a leading non-profit.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous professional development budget.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to positive change.