Remote Senior Project Manager - Business Operations

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,921,000 - 2,561,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Fully remote work environment

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Project Manager with extensive Business Operations experience to join its globally distributed team. You will lead cross-functional initiatives from conception through implementation, driving efficiency and profitability in a remote setting.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in project management, an MBA or related-master's, and strong leadership, communication, and change-management skills. PMP is desirable; Jira/Confluence/MS Teams experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience focusing on business operations and process improvement.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Master's degree; PMP certification desirable.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of business operations projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, metrics, and resources.
• Manage remote project teams with clear communication channels.
• Develop plans, schedules, and budgets using online project management tools.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans.
• Drive change management for new processes and systems adoption.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Remote Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in Business Operations to join their globally distributed team. This role is pivotal in driving strategic operational improvements and managing complex cross-functional projects that enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You will lead initiatives from conception through to successful implementation, working with diverse teams across different time zones. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, thriving in a remote work setting and demonstrating a deep understanding of business process optimization and change management principles. This is an excellent opportunity to make a substantial impact on organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of key business operations projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, success metrics, and resource requirements in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Manage remote project teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and ensuring clear communication channels.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets using advanced online project management tools.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems by all relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management , with a significant focus on business operations and process improvement.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, adapted for a remote environment.
• Proficiency with leading project management software and collaboration platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams).

Benefits

• Top-tier salary and comprehensive performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment with significant flexibility.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape business operations on a global scale.