Remote Senior Automotive Program Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonuses

Fully remote

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Automotive Project Manager to lead cross‑functional automotive development initiatives in a fully remote setting. You will plan, execute and close programs on time, within budget and to high quality standards, coordinating teams from inception to launch.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in automotive PM, strong leadership, and proficiency with Agile/Waterfall and tools like MS Project and JIRA; remote leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing automotive projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, goals and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams remotely.
• Monitor progress and mitigate risks.
• Provide status updates and reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Automotive Project Manager to lead cross‑functional automotive development initiatives in a fully remote setting. You will plan, execute and close programs on time, within budget and to high quality standards, coordinating teams from inception to launch.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in automotive PM, strong leadership, and proficiency with Agile/Waterfall and tools like MS Project and JIRA; remote leadership and communication are essential.