Senior Project Manager, Engineering

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunity

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development support

Competitive salary with performance-in

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Engineering to lead complex engineering initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will manage multidisciplinary teams through concept, design, and testing, aligning delivery with technical vision and market needs.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of engineering project leadership, deep technical knowledge, and exceptional communication to coordinate distributed teams and stakeholders across geographies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management within engineering.
• Proven experience managing complex, technical projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design processes, and product development lifecycles.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Experience with project management software and collaboration tools for distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects, meeting specifications and objectives.
• Manage scope, budgets, timelines, and resources with remote team coordination.
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making among engineering teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and technical challenges.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote work

Distributed teams

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager, Engineering to lead complex engineering projects in a remote-first setting. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, drive innovation, and ensure the successful delivery of projects that align with the company's technical vision and market demands. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from concept development and feasibility studies to design, implementation, and testing. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage projects in a distributed environment, ensuring high-quality outcomes and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications and business objectives.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and resources, with a focus on efficient remote team coordination.
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes among engineering teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and technical challenges.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and successes effectively to stakeholders and senior management.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management within an engineering context.
• Proven experience managing complex, technical projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design processes, and product development lifecycles.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Experience with project management software and collaboration tools for distributed teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• A fully remote work opportunity, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and support for professional development.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful engineering projects.