Remote Senior Project Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health coverage

Flexible hours

Unlimited PTO

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives for a global operation. This fully remote role requires an experienced leader who can drive projects and teams from anywhere, guiding the full lifecycle and ensuring strategic alignment and successful delivery.

You will develop detailed plans, mentor cross-functional teams, manage risks and budgets, and communicate milestones to executives.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in project management.
• Strong focus on remote team leadership.
• Experience delivering complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management for virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration in a remote setting.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships effectively.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Remote leadership

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Project Manager to manage high-impact projects for their global operations. This fully remote position is ideal for an experienced leader who can effectively manage projects and teams from any location. You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, ensuring strategic alignment, efficient execution, and successful delivery of all project objectives. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in project management within a flexible, results-driven, and international work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and execute detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance in a remote setting. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful delivery. Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships effectively. Communicate project status, key milestones, and outcomes clearly to all relevant stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive experience in project management , with a strong focus on remote team leadership. Demonstrated success in delivering complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget. Expertise in Agile methodologies and experience with SDLC. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills for virtual environments. Proficiency in modern project management and collaboration software.

Benefits

Exceptional salary package with performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance. Flexible working hours and unlimited paid time off. Allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development. Involvement in cutting-edge projects with a diverse international team.