Remote Senior SaaS Implementation Lead

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching program

Unlimited vacation

Remote work from anywhere

Online courses and workshops

Career progression opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful implementation of SaaS solutions for enterprise clients worldwide in a fully remote role.

You will manage complex client projects from scoping and kickoff through deployment, user adoption, and ongoing support, coordinating with global teams to ensure on-time delivery and high client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience with SaaS implementations.
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise projects and remote teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and SaaS deployment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for remote stakeholders.
• PM certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, CSM) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple enterprise-level SaaS implementation projects simultaneously from initiation to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, timelines, resource requirements, and budgets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and ensuring clear, consistent communication.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams, implementation specialists, and customer success managers to deliver seamless client onboarding.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Facilitate client workshops and training sessions remotely.
• Monitor project progress against key performance indicators and deliver regular status reports to both clients and internal management.
• Ensure client satisfaction and successful adoption of the SaaS solution.

Skills

Project management

SaaS deployments

Remote leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Business Administration

Tools

PMP / PRINCE2 / CSM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful implementation of SaaS solutions for enterprise clients worldwide in a fully remote role.

You will manage complex client projects from scoping and kickoff through deployment, user adoption, and ongoing support, coordinating with global teams to ensure on-time delivery and high client satisfaction.