Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Remote work setup budget

Learning stipend

Generous PTO and flexible hours

Health coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Project Manager to drive critical digital transformation initiatives in a fully remote setting. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage scope, resources, budgets, and timelines to deliver large-scale IT projects with strategic impact.

The role emphasizes Agile leadership, collaboration across dispersed teams, and communication with senior stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on digital transformation or large-scale IT projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technology initiatives.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and project management software.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience thriving in a remote-first work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital transformation projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, roadmaps, and key performance indicators.
• Manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across geographically dispersed members.
• Oversee project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial control.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Communicate project status, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Agile

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Senior Project Manager to lead critical digital transformation initiatives. This role is central to driving innovation and modernizing our client's operations through technology. You will guide cross-functional teams through complex projects, managing scope, resources, budget, and timelines effectively in a fully remote setting. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic leader experienced in large-scale digital change to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization that embraces remote work and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital transformation projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, roadmaps, and key performance indicators.
• Manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across geographically dispersed members.
• Oversee project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial control.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Communicate project status, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders regularly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management , with a strong focus on digital transformation or large-scale IT projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technology initiatives.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and project management software.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience thriving in a remote-first work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with substantial bonus potential.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work setup budget and continuous learning stipend.
• Significant paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and drive impactful change.