Remote Senior Project Manager - Product Development

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Career development

Global remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive product development from concept to market launch in a fully remote capacity. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, design, marketing, and sales, aligning with strategic vision and business goals.

The ideal candidate excels in leadership, communication, and remote collaboration, with deep knowledge of Agile/Scrum and product management tools to deliver high-impact projects on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading product development projects and new product introductions.
• Proven track record of launching innovative products in competitive markets.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum in software and hardware contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of product development projects from ideation to post-launch analysis.
• Define roadmaps, plans, milestones and resources with product owners and stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional teams across time zones with clear communication and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies and resolve issues to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy.
• Oversee budgets and ensure launches stay within financial parameters.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Product management tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead product development initiatives from a remote capacity. This role is integral to guiding new products from conceptualization through market launch, ensuring alignment with strategic vision, market demands, and business objectives. You will manage cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in a distributed environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, strong leadership qualities, and exceptional communication skills, enabling them to orchestrate complex projects and deliver successful products remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire lifecycle of product development projects, from ideation, research, and design to development, testing, launch, and post-launch analysis.
• Define product roadmaps, project plans, key milestones, and resource requirements in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and accountability across different departments and time zones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, manage dependencies, and resolve issues to ensure timely and successful product delivery.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy and development decisions.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure products are launched within financial parameters.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Project Manager , with a strong focus on product development and new product introductions.
• Proven track record of successfully launching innovative products in competitive markets.
• Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, commonly used in software and hardware development.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, crucial for remote team collaboration.
• Experience with product management tools and project management software.
• A relevant degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and significant performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working schedules to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• A dynamic, innovative, and fully remote work culture with a global team.