Remote Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote

Dev budget

Home office setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Project Manager to lead critical digital transformation initiatives. You will guide virtual programs that modernize systems, enhance digital capabilities, and improve operational efficiency across the organization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, technology partners, and senior leadership to ensure adoption of new digital solutions, driving innovation and competitive advantage from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years in PM with digital transformation focus.
• Experience leading remote or hybrid large-scale programs.
• Certified (PMP, CSM, or SAFe) preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects remotely.
• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to digital strategy.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and risks across programs.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among distributed teams.
• Drive adoption of new digital tools and processes; track KPIs.

Skills

Digital transformation

Project management

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Cloud & data analytics

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Remote Senior Project Manager to lead critical digital transformation initiatives. Working from anywhere, you will be responsible for guiding projects that modernize systems, enhance digital capabilities, and improve operational efficiency across the organization. This role demands exceptional leadership in a virtual environment, strong strategic planning abilities, and a deep understanding of technology trends. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, technology partners, and senior leadership to ensure the successful adoption of new digital solutions, driving innovation and competitive advantage for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects in a remote setting.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables that align with the company's digital strategy.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks effectively, ensuring successful and timely completion.
• Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration among distributed project teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Drive the adoption of new digital tools and processes, ensuring user buy-in and effective implementation.
• Monitor project performance, track key metrics, and provide comprehensive status reports to executive leadership.

Requirements

• A minimum of 9 years of experience in project management , with a significant focus on digital transformation, IT, or software development projects.
• Proven experience leading complex, large-scale digital initiatives in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and proficiency with relevant project management and collaboration tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging digital trends.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• A PMP, Agile certification (CSM, SAFe), or equivalent is highly preferred.

Benefits

• An attractive, competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• A fully remote working arrangement , providing exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and home office setup.
• A culture that champions innovation, continuous learning, and employee empowerment.