Remote Senior Project Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Annual performance-based bonuses

Access to digital collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to join a fully remote team supporting initiatives with global reach. You will lead complex projects from inception to completion, coordinating distributed teams, and maintaining proactive communication with stakeholders across locations.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of progressive project management experience, strong proficiency with tools like Asana/Trello/Slack/Zoom/Teams, and a PMP or equivalent certification is

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project management.
• Experience in remote or distributed team environments.
• Proficiency with leading project management software and collaboration platforms (Asana, Trello, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, timelines, and resource requirements, using virtual collaboration tools.
• Effectively manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing proactive mitigation and contingency plans.
• Facilitate virtual team meetings, foster strong working relationships, and ensure clear, consistent communication among remote team members and stakeholders.
• Track project performance against key metrics, providing timely and accurate reports to senior leadership.
• Ensure all project documentation is meticulously maintained and accessible through centralized cloud-based systems.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project planning

Risk management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Senior Project Manager to join their fully remote team, supporting operations that may connect to initiatives relevant to Welkom . This role is designed for a professional who excels in managing complex projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision, leveraging digital collaboration tools and a proactive approach. You will lead strategic initiatives, ensure project success across distributed teams, and maintain exceptional communication with stakeholders, irrespective of geographical location. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned project manager who thrives in a flexible, results-oriented, and fully remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, timelines, and resource requirements, using virtual collaboration tools.
• Effectively manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing proactive mitigation and contingency plans.
• Facilitate virtual team meetings, foster strong working relationships, and ensure clear, consistent communication among remote team members and stakeholders.
• Track project performance against key metrics, providing timely and accurate reports to senior leadership.
• Ensure all project documentation is meticulously maintained and accessible through centralized cloud-based systems.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project management , with a significant portion in remote or distributed team environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from initiation through to successful completion.
• Proficiency with leading project management software and collaboration platforms (e.g., Asana, Trello, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills for remote work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly across different platforms.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual performance-based incentive bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for work from any suitable location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allocation of paid time off and professional development budget.
• Access to a robust suite of digital collaboration tools and support.