Remote Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Remote work culture

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to join its fully remote team in South Africa. You will lead complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder satisfaction, and strict adherence to budgets and timelines.

You will coordinate distributed teams across the country, applying Agile and Waterfall methodologies, managing risks, and delivering clear status reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience leading complex projects.
• Experience managing remote or distributed teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop detailed remote-friendly project plans with scope, timelines, and resources.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and apply cost-control measures.
• Identify and mitigate risks with contingency plans.
• Foster communication among distributed teams using virtual tools.
• Provide regular status reports to senior management on progress and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

MBA preferred

Tools

PM Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to join their fully remote team, supporting projects vital to their operations. This role offers the flexibility of working from anywhere within South Africa, focusing on delivering complex projects with a high degree of autonomy and collaboration across distributed teams. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, requiring exceptional organizational and communication skills to bridge geographical distances. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned project manager who thrives in a remote setting and excels at driving results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects from initiation through to successful completion, ensuring strategic alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements, tailored for a remote environment.
• Effectively manage project budgets, track expenditures, and implement cost-control measures.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration among distributed team members, utilizing virtual tools and platforms effectively.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide comprehensive reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex projects.
• Proven experience managing projects in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Excellent understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, adapted for virtual interaction.
• Strong ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage time efficiently.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and a supportive remote work culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote work arrangement.