Remote Senior Operations Project Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to oversee Port Elizabeth-based operations with flexible remote work. You will drive operational excellence, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver process improvements aligned with strategic business aims.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in project management with a focus on operations, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and experience guiding distributed teams in a remote or hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience with operations or process improvement
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in remote/hybrid settings

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational improvement projects from initiation to closure
• Analyze current processes to identify efficiency gains and optimizations
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, and resources
• Manage cross-functional teams and align them with project goals remotely
• Monitor KPIs and report outcomes to senior management
• Drive change initiatives ensuring smooth adoption with minimal disruption

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to oversee Port Elizabeth-based operations with flexible remote work. You will drive operational excellence, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver process improvements aligned with strategic business aims.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in project management with a focus on operations, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and experience guiding distributed teams in a remote or hybrid setup.