Remote SaaS Implementation Lead for Go-Live Success

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary + bonuses

Medical benefits

Career progression

Ongoing training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Project Manager to lead client SaaS implementations. You will guide deployments, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure adoption and success for our SaaS platform. Strong client-facing skills and experience in software implementation are essential.

You will develop plans, manage risks, and train users while maintaining thorough documentation. This fully remote role supports a flexible work arrangement within South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience leading SaaS/software implementation projects.
• Strong client relationship and communications skills.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end client SaaS implementations from kickoff to go‑live and post‑implementation support.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, milestones, deliverables and resources.
• Serve as the main liaison between clients and internal teams.
• Proactively identify risks and manage issues and dependencies.
• Ensure on‑time delivery within scope and budget alongside status updates.

Skills

SaaS project management

Client relations

Agile & Waterfall

Remote work

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, or related

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Project Manager to lead client SaaS implementations. You will guide deployments, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure adoption and success for our SaaS platform. Strong client-facing skills and experience in software implementation are essential.

You will develop plans, manage risks, and train users while maintaining thorough documentation. This fully remote role supports a flexible work arrangement within South Africa.