Remote Senior Project Leader – Digital Transformation

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health benefits

Fully remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical transformation initiatives. The role is remote-first within South Africa, with the opportunity to coordinate across distributed teams and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will guide complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. The position emphasizes exceptional organizational and leadership skills, with a focus on delivering projects on time, within

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing complex projects in IT/digital transformation.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources for multiple projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders, including clients and executives.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as required.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Remote leadership

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Vendor management

Risk management

Jira/Asana

Time management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Business Admin

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical transformation initiatives. The role is remote-first within South Africa, with the opportunity to coordinate across distributed teams and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will guide complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. The position emphasizes exceptional organizational and leadership skills, with a focus on delivering projects on time, within