Remote Senior Program Leader, Strategic Initiatives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off and parental-le

Executive coaching and professional de

Flexible remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives from a remote location in South Africa. You will align program objectives with the company’s long-term vision, manage high-level stakeholders, and drive delivery across multiple departments.

You will develop program strategies, oversee budgets and resources, mentor project managers, and proactively manage risks and dependencies to deliver significant business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of program or project management experience with strategic leadership.
• Proven track record managing large, multi-interdependency programs.
• Expertise in program management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and remote leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute program strategies aligning with business goals.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives from a remote location in South Africa. You will align program objectives with the company’s long-term vision, manage high-level stakeholders, and drive delivery across multiple departments.

You will develop program strategies, oversee budgets and resources, mentor project managers, and proactively manage risks and dependencies to deliver significant business outcomes.