Remote Project Manager - Technology Initiatives

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Project Manager to lead technology projects from anywhere in South Africa. You will drive digital transformation and software development initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes for distributed teams.

You will coordinate virtual stakeholders, manage timelines, and foster collaboration in a fully remote setting, using modern project tools to track progress, mitigate risks, and communicate clearly with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on technology or software development projects.
• Experience leading projects in a fully remote environment.
• Proficiency with virtual project management tools such as Asana, Jira, or Trello.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills for remote collaboration.
• Strong understanding of Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of technology projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project schedules, define milestones, and track progress using virtual collaboration tools.
• Facilitate remote team synchronization meetings and stakeholder updates.
• Manage project risks and issues proactively, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication channels are maintained within the distributed project team.
• Oversee project budgets and resource allocation for remote teams.

Skills

Project management

Remote collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Asana

Jira

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Remote Project Manager to spearhead their technology-focused projects from anywhere in South Africa . This role is crucial for driving the successful implementation of digital transformation and software development initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for coordinating virtual teams, managing timelines, and facilitating seamless communication across distributed stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-oriented professional to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fully remote setting, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of technology projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project schedules, define milestones, and track progress using virtual collaboration tools.
• Facilitate remote team synchronization meetings and stakeholder updates.
• Manage project risks and issues proactively, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication channels are maintained within the distributed project team.
• Oversee project budgets and resource allocation for remote teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management , with a strong focus on technology or software development projects.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects in a fully remote environment .
• Proficiency with virtual project management tools such as Asana, Jira, or Trello.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills for remote collaboration.
• Strong understanding of Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for annual bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and collaborative virtual workspaces.