Senior Project Manager – Hybrid, Large-Scale Initiatives

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct large-scale initiatives. You will oversee lifecycles, align scope with budget and quality, and drive delivery through hybrid work.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and implement PM frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2). A senior professional with 6+ years of experience and a PMP/PRINCE2 is preferred. This role offers executive-level compensation and strong growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, complex projects from inception to closure.
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2 and related PM tools.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hybrid work experience with effective remote and in-office collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of major projects across the organization.
• Develop and implement robust project management strategies and best practices.
• Manage budgets, resources, risk, and issue resolution with meticulous attention to detail.
• Foster collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Monitor progress, provide updates, and ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards.
• Provide leadership to project teams and ensure efficient task completion.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

PRINCE2

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct large-scale initiatives. You will oversee lifecycles, align scope with budget and quality, and drive delivery through hybrid work.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and implement PM frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2). A senior professional with 6+ years of experience and a PMP/PRINCE2 is preferred. This role offers executive-level compensation and strong growth.