Remote Social Impact Program Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Home office setup allowance

Societal impact projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Program Manager to drive social impact initiatives from anywhere. You will lead end-to-end program delivery, define strategic plans, manage budgets, and report on outcomes while coordinating with a distributed team and partners.

The role emphasizes measurable impact across diverse regions. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in program management, strong strategic and analytical abilities, and excellent communication and negotiation skills to drive collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably within the non-profit or social impact sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects remotely and lead distributed teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of social impact programs, from conceptualization to evaluation.
• Develop strategic plans, setting clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient use of funds and adherence to financial policies.
• Foster collaboration and communication among remote team members, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Monitor program performance using key metrics and provide regular reports on progress and impact.
• Identify and mitigate risks, adapting strategies as needed to ensure program success.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Program Manager to drive social impact initiatives from anywhere. You will lead end-to-end program delivery, define strategic plans, manage budgets, and report on outcomes while coordinating with a distributed team and partners.

The role emphasizes measurable impact across diverse regions. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in program management, strong strategic and analytical abilities, and excellent communication and negotiation skills to drive collaboration