Remote Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Gqeberha; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Home office budget

Paid time off

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24, on behalf of its client, seeks a highly motivated Remote Senior Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives from a home office. You will define scopes, manage cross-functional teams, and drive adoption of new digital tools across dispersed stakeholders.

The role emphasizes agile delivery, strong communication, and remote leadership of software, automation, and tech-change programs.

Formación

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience with digital transformation focus.
• Proven success managing complex cross-functional projects in distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile and project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Asana).
• Excellent communication, leadership and remote stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree and PMP/Agile certification highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital transformation projects.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and risks for software and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate across globally distributed teams and stakeholders via virtual tools.
• Create charters, plans, status reports, and post-mortem analyses.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the lifecycle.
• Champion adoption of new digital tools and processes across the organization.

Conocimientos

Project management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Technology

PMP or Agile certification

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Senior Project Manager to lead key digital transformation initiatives. This fully remote position allows you to drive impactful projects from the comfort of your home office, collaborating with a distributed team to revolutionize our client's digital capabilities. You will be instrumental in defining project scopes, managing cross-functional teams, overseeing implementation, and ensuring successful adoption of new digital solutions. This role is perfect for an independent, proactive leader who thrives in a virtual environment and is passionate about leveraging technology to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks for initiatives involving software development, process automation, and new technology adoption.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among globally distributed team members and stakeholders using virtual tools.
• Develop comprehensive project documentation, including charters, plans, status reports, and post-mortem analyses.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion the adoption of new digital tools and processes across the organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management , with a strong emphasis on digital transformation and technology implementation.
• Proven success in managing complex, cross-functional projects in a remote or distributed team setting.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence remotely.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field; PMP or Agile certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Budget for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape the digital future of a leading organization from anywhere in South Africa .