Remote Strategic Projects Lead (Contract)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; CAD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a strategic Project Manager to lead key initiatives in a remote contract role. You will define scopes, manage timelines, budgets, and resources while engaging stakeholders to drive value across diverse business areas.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management with a strong strategic focus, excellent analytical skills, and experience guiding distributed teams while delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience with strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering complex strategic projects.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, markets, and finance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience leading remote/distributed teams and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of diverse strategic initiatives from concept to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to support strategic decisions.
• Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders for alignment and buy-in.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans.
• Monitor progress against KPIs and provide status reports.
• Ensure successful implementation and adoption of strategic outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-level communication and collaboration across the organization.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for specific initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Strategy

Market research

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a strategic Project Manager to lead key initiatives in a remote contract role. You will define scopes, manage timelines, budgets, and resources while engaging stakeholders to drive value across diverse business areas.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management with a strong strategic focus, excellent analytical skills, and experience guiding distributed teams while delivering measurable outcomes.