Remote Senior Project Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 1,959,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Fully remote

Home office budget

Bonus structure

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Project Manager to lead critical projects from a home office, coordinating distributed teams and ensuring on-time delivery with effective resource management.

You will create detailed project plans, manage budgets and risks, and communicate progress with stakeholders using virtual collaboration tools. Extensive experience in Agile or Waterfall and strong remote leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Project Management, including remote or distributed teams.
• Experience leading complex projects independently in remote environments.
• Proficiency in Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent virtual communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Slack, Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of projects, aligning with strategic objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, resources, budgets, and risks.
• Facilitate virtual collaboration among remote team members and stakeholders.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks to prevent delays and overruns.
• Manage project documentation and report progress, milestones, and outcomes.
• Foster team cohesion and accountability in a remote work context.

Skills

Project management

Agile

Waterfall

Remote leadership

Virtual communication

Jira

Asana

Slack

Zoom

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Asana

Slack

Zoom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned and self-driven Remote Senior Project Manager to lead critical projects from the comfort of their home office. This role is designed for an experienced professional who excels in managing complex initiatives in a distributed team environment. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, ensuring seamless collaboration, timely delivery, and effective resource management across geographically dispersed teams. This is a unique opportunity to drive significant projects for a forward-thinking organization, offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy in your role, contributing to our client's global project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessment.
• Facilitate virtual collaboration and communication among remote team members and stakeholders using various digital tools.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks and issues to prevent delays and cost overruns.
• Manage project documentation and ensure accurate, timely reporting on project progress, milestones, and outcomes.
• Foster a strong sense of team cohesion and accountability within a remote working context.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Project Management, with a significant portion in remote or distributed team settings.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects independently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Expertise in Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent virtual communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Slack, Zoom).

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• A dedicated budget for home office setup and professional development.
• The opportunity to work fully remotely with a globally connected team.