Remote Senior IT Project Leader - Enterprise Tech & Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible scheduling

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex enterprise IT initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will oversee software deployments, system upgrades, and integrations while coordinating with IT, business units, and external vendors.

Strong leadership, communication, and risk management are essential for success. The role demands 7+ years of project management experience, familiarity with SAP/Oracle/Salesforce, and a solid grasp of cloud and cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 7+ years managing complex IT projects including software development.
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce).
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and security.
• Certs in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (CSM/SAFe) desirable.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing distributed remote teams.
• Proficient in Jira or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of IT projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, resources, and risk.
• Lead IT teams and external vendors.
• Ensure clear communication among stakeholders.
• Oversee ERP/CRM implementations and integrations.
• Manage budgets and track expenditures.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Drive adoption of agile practices and continuous delivery.
• Provide regular status reports.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Jira

MS Project

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex enterprise IT initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will oversee software deployments, system upgrades, and integrations while coordinating with IT, business units, and external vendors.

Strong leadership, communication, and risk management are essential for success. The role demands 7+ years of project management experience, familiarity with SAP/Oracle/Salesforce, and a solid grasp of cloud and cybersecurity