Remote Senior Project Manager - E-commerce Platforms

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Project Manager to lead the development and enhancement of our e-commerce platforms. You will manage cross-functional teams, drive initiatives to improve user experience, and align projects with online sales goals, from concept to deployment.

You will work autonomously from anywhere, coordinating with marketing, IT, and product teams to deliver best-in-class digital customer journeys and scalable e-commerce solutions while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in e-commerce or digital products.
• Proven track record delivering complex online platform projects.
• Strong Agile/Scrum experience and remote collaboration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of e-commerce platform projects from requirements to deployment.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Identify, assess, mitigate risks in development and deployment.
• Ensure UX, performance, security, scalability standards.
• Provide status updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

PMP or CSM certification (nice to have)

Tools

Shopify

Magento

Custom platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly capable Remote Senior Project Manager to oversee the development and enhancement of their e-commerce platforms. This role is crucial for managing projects that improve user experience, drive online sales, and integrate new functionalities across their digital storefronts. You will work autonomously from anywhere, leading project teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments, including marketing, IT, and product development, to ensure the successful execution of e-commerce strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven project leader passionate about online retail and delivering best-in-class digital customer journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of e-commerce platform projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and optimization.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets for online initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of features and functionalities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with e-commerce development and deployment.
• Ensure all projects meet high standards for user experience, performance, security, and scalability.
• Provide regular project status updates and performance reports to senior management and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management , with a strong focus on e-commerce or digital product development.
• Proven success in managing complex online platform projects, including website redesigns, feature rollouts, and system integrations.
• Proficiency in Agile project management methodologies and familiarity with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, custom solutions).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a keen understanding of online customer behavior and conversion optimization.
• A relevant project management certification (PMP, CSM) is a plus.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary and potential for performance‑based bonuses.
• A fully remote work opportunity , offering ultimate flexibility and work‑life integration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Access to continuous learning resources and opportunities to stay abreast of e-commerce trends.
• A dynamic and collaborative remote team environment focused on innovation and growth in the online retail space.