Senior Project Manager | Earth Breeze - 18354

Somewhere; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday and PTO

Monthly health stipend

Access to perks program

Job summary

A growing entrepreneurial company is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Operations & Product Lifecycle Manager to enhance operational processes and product offerings. This remote role demands a detail-oriented professional capable of managing product lifecycles, optimizing operations, and utilizing project management tools like Asana. Essential skills include proficiency in English, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office. You will work closely with the founder and play a crucial role in scaling the business while ensuring high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills — written and verbal in English.
• Proficient in data tracking and analysis using spreadsheets.
• Experience in managing product lifecycles and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle documentation and tracking.
• Develop and optimize operational processes.
• Coordinate with external vendors on deliverables.

Skills

Excellent English proficiency

Expert-level proficiency in Google Workspace

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office

Advanced spreadsheet creation and management

Experience with Asana or similar project management tools

Strong process development and operational improvement capabilities

Ability to work independently

Job description

Senior Project Manager / Operations & Product Lifecycle Manager

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: Eastern Standard business hours (flexible as needed for remote work)

Seniority Level: Senior

Start Date: Immediate / as agreed

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Project Manager / Operations & Product Lifecycle Manager to support a growing entrepreneurial company in scaling its operations and product offerings. Working closely with the founder, you will take ownership of operational processes, product lifecycle tracking, and vendor coordination.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, process-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, proactively identifies improvements, and confidently communicates with leadership and external stakeholders.

By maintaining operational systems, spreadsheets, and project management tools, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the business runs efficiently, maintaining quality, and supporting innovation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product lifecycle, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation across all stages.
• Develop, implement, and optimize operational processes to support business growth and efficiency.
• Maintain and manage complex spreadsheets for tracking products, performance metrics, and operational workflows.
• Coordinate with external vendors, managing deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.
• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Asana) to organize tasks, projects, and workflows.
• Support the founder by managing operational details and reducing administrative workload.
• Ensure quality control across processes, documentation, and deliverables.
• Leverage AI tools where appropriate to improve workflow efficiency and automation.
• Monitor operational performance and provide insights through data tracking and reporting.

Hard Skills

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent English proficiency (5/5) — written and verbal communication.
• Expert-level proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.).
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Advanced spreadsheet creation and management (data tracking, organization, analysis).
• Experience with Asana or similar project management tools.
• Strong process development and operational improvement capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growing company.

Soft Skills / Personality Traits

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly and confidently with leadership and vendors.
• Outspoken and confident — willing to speak up and challenge inefficiencies.
• Highly structured and organized, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Takes ownership of outcomes and drives process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a startup or early-stage company.
• Familiarity with AI tools to enhance productivity and workflows.
• Prior experience managing product or operational lifecycles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Holiday and PTO (offered at the company’s discretion).
• Monthly health stipend to assist with healthcare costs.
• Access to a perks program provided by the company.

Why This Role is Exciting

This is a high-impact position within a growing, entrepreneurial business where you will have direct influence on operational efficiency and product success. You will work closely with the founder, implement meaningful process improvements, and contribute to scaling the business while maintaining high standards of quality and innovation.