Remote Senior Program Leader – Technology Initiatives

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Remote Senior Program Manager to join a leading technology firm in South Africa. You will lead cross-functional technology programs from inception to completion in a remote-first environment, coordinating with senior management and stakeholders across the business to ensure outcomes align with strategic objectives.

The role demands top-tier strategy, robust project management, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or business required.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification highly desirable.
• 10+ years in program/project management with tech programs.
• Experience leading remote, cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Develop comprehensive program plans with timelines, resources and budgets.
• Lead and manage multiple complex technology projects concurrently.
• Communicate program expectations clearly to stakeholders and teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractual obligations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration in a remote setting.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports to executive leadership.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and promote best practices.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Team collaboration

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Remote Senior Program Manager to join a leading technology firm in South Africa. You will lead cross-functional technology programs from inception to completion in a remote-first environment, coordinating with senior management and stakeholders across the business to ensure outcomes align with strategic objectives.

The role demands top-tier strategy, robust project management, and excellent communication.