Remote Senior Project Manager — Global, Agile Delivery

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Remote work setup and equipment budget

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a remote, globally dispersed team responsible for delivering strategic initiatives on time and within budget. The role emphasizes leading remote teams, leveraging digital collaboration tools, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across regions.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in project management, a Bachelor’s degree, and a PMP or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience, including remote projects.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency with project management software and digital collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills for remote work.
• Strong understanding of agile and traditional project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of complex projects aligned to strategy.
• Create detailed plans with scope, resources, and risk assessment.
• Lead remote project teams with effective digital communication.
• Manage budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues to keep projects on track.
• Provide concise updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

Remote project management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile & Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a remote, globally dispersed team responsible for delivering strategic initiatives on time and within budget. The role emphasizes leading remote teams, leveraging digital collaboration tools, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across regions.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in project management, a Bachelor’s degree, and a PMP or equivalent certification.