Remote Senior Program Director, Tech Initiatives

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24, a leading technology firm, is seeking a Remote Senior Program Manager to drive complex cross-functional technology programs from inception to completion.

In this remote role based in South Africa, you will define scope, develop plans, manage budgets, and lead diverse teams while communicating with executives and stakeholders. You will champion PM best practices and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years in program management.
• 10+ years in program and project management with 5+ years in senior tech leadership.
• Proven track record delivering large cross-functional programs remotely.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, goals, and deliverables aligned to business objectives.
• Develop program plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Lead multiple complex tech projects, on time and within budget.
• Communicate expectations clearly to teams and stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration in a remote setting.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports to executives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organization.
• Champion best practices and continuous improvement in PM.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Communication

Agile & Waterfall

Vendor management

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Job description

Placements24, a leading technology firm, is seeking a Remote Senior Program Manager to drive complex cross-functional technology programs from inception to completion.

In this remote role based in South Africa, you will define scope, develop plans, manage budgets, and lead diverse teams while communicating with executives and stakeholders. You will champion PM best practices and ensure on-time delivery.