Remote Senior Project Leader – Strategic Initiatives

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career development

Growth opportunities

Tools & tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Project Manager to lead complex, strategic initiatives within a globally distributed team. You will drive planning, execution, and governance from anywhere, ensuring alignment with business goals and high-quality delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in project management, mastery of Agile and Waterfall, and proven remote leadership. PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive project management experience, including senior and remote roles.
• Proven success delivering cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall with proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, high-priority projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Mentor distributed project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Communicate with senior stakeholders, providing regular updates and strategic insights.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and align with strategic goals.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Project Manager to lead complex, strategic initiatives within a globally distributed team. You will drive planning, execution, and governance from anywhere, ensuring alignment with business goals and high-quality delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in project management, mastery of Agile and Waterfall, and proven remote leadership. PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.