Remote Senior Project Manager - IT Transformation

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale IT transformation initiatives from a remote setting across South Africa. You will drive delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, and partner with stakeholders and vendors to ensure projects meet scope, time, and budget expectations.

The role emphasizes agile delivery, SDLC governance, and cloud migration programs, requiring exceptional communication, leadership, and change-management skills in a remote-first

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT project management.
• Proven track record delivering complex technology projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with agile methodologies, SDLC, and cloud migrations.
• Ability to lead remote, distributed teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of complex IT projects.
• Collaborate with distributed teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Mitigate risks and drive transformation initiatives.
• Ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in financial services technology, is seeking a highly experienced and adaptable Senior Project Manager to join their fully remote team. This role is central to driving significant IT transformation initiatives across the organization. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This is a unique opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa, contributing to strategic IT advancements without the need for a physical office presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, including agile methodologies, software development lifecycles, and cloud migrations. You will collaborate with distributed teams, stakeholders, and vendors, utilizing cutting-edge collaboration tools to ensure seamless communication and project execution. Your expertise in managing change, mitigating risks, and driving innovation will be critical to the success of these transformative projects. Embrace the flexibility of a remote-first environment and make a substantial impact on our client's technological future. This position requires excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills, honed through extensive experience in remote project delivery.