Senior Project Manager

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in a fully remote environment. You will plan, execute, and close projects, aligning deliverables with business goals while coordinating cross-functional teams and external contractors.

The role requires 7+ years in project management, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall. PMP certification is highly desirable; strong leadership and communication are essential,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management.
• Experience leading remote teams.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Manage project teams, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing direction.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a lessons-learned report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PMP certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join their innovative team, working entirely remotely. This role is critical for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and deliverables, ensuring they support the business goals, in a fully remote, collaborative environment. This position requires exceptional leadership and communication skills to manage distributed teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Manage project teams, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing direction.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a lessons-learned report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Experience working in a remote team environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.