Remote Senior Project Manager - E-commerce Platforms

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Remote Senior Project Manager to drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge e-commerce platforms. This fully remote role lets you lead agile teams from anywhere, managing the full lifecycle from conception to post-launch analysis to ensure seamless feature integration and strong user experiences.

The ideal candidate has a strategic mindset, deep e-commerce knowledge, UX focus, and proven ability to lead distributed teams worldwide to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management with emphasis on e-commerce and digital platforms.
• Proven experience managing complex web development and online retail projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce technologies, UX principles, and digital marketing strategies.
• Proficiency in Agile project management tools (Jira, Confluence) and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage remote teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of e-commerce platform projects, including new feature development, website redesigns, and performance optimizations.
• Manage multiple project teams, utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure efficient and iterative development cycles.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with product owners and key stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, implementing proactive solutions.
• Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration across distributed teams and international stakeholders.
• Ensure the successful launch and ongoing performance of e-commerce initiatives, tracking key metrics and user feedback.

Skills

Agile project management

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/CS or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Remote Senior Project Manager to drive the development and optimization of their cutting-edge e-commerce platforms. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere, leading agile teams in delivering best-in-class online shopping experiences. You will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, from conception and roadmap planning through to execution, launch, and post-launch analysis, ensuring seamless integration of new features and functionalities. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of e-commerce best practices, a passion for user experience, and exceptional skills in leading distributed teams to achieve ambitious business goals, contributing significantly to the company's online growth and customer engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of e-commerce platform projects, including new feature development, website redesigns, and performance optimizations.
• Manage multiple project teams, utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure efficient and iterative development cycles.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with product owners and key stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, implementing proactive solutions.
• Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration across distributed teams and international stakeholders.
• Ensure the successful launch and ongoing performance of e-commerce initiatives, tracking key metrics and user feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with a substantial focus on e-commerce and digital platforms.
• Proven experience managing complex web development and online retail projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce technologies, user experience (UX) principles, and digital marketing strategies.
• Proficiency in Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage remote teams effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with attractive performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the future of online retail with a leading company in the digital space.