Remote Senior Project Manager - Business Process Improvement

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Fully remote

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Senior Project Manager to lead Business Process Improvement initiatives from a home office. You will identify improvement areas, define project scopes, drive implementation, and ensure sustainable change across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management with a focus on process optimization, change management, and stakeholder collaboration in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with a focus on business process improvement.
• Experience managing organizational change and process redesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, analysis, and optimization of business processes across departments.
• Develop detailed project plans with objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Manage implementation of new processes and technologies with user adoption in mind.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Measure KPI/ROI and report on impact of process changes.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Process mapping

Lean

Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Remote Senior Project Manager to lead Business Process Improvement initiatives. This fully remote position empowers you to drive significant enhancements in operational efficiency and effectiveness across the organization, working from your home office. You will be responsible for identifying areas for improvement, defining project scopes, managing implementation, and ensuring sustainable change. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong understanding of process analysis, project management, and change management principles, adept at collaborating with virtual teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, analysis, and optimization of business processes across various departments.
• Develop detailed project plans for process improvement initiatives, including defining objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage the implementation of new processes and technologies, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication among cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Measure and monitor the impact of process changes, reporting on KPIs and ROI.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with a strong focus on business process improvement and operational excellence.
• Proven success in managing projects that involve significant organizational change and process redesign.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and project management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in a remote context.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in process improvement methodologies.
• A key role in driving operational excellence for a forward-thinking organization based in South Africa .