Senior Project Manager - Operations

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in Operations to optimize workflows and drive cross-functional initiatives within a remote-first team.

You will lead planning, oversee budgets, and collaborate with operations, supply chain, and logistics to deliver measurable efficiency gains while maintaining strong stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience focused on operations or process improvement.
• Experience managing complex projects in a fully remote setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of operational improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement strategic efficiency initiatives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources aligned with goals.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, logistics, and other departments.
• Develop and implement project risk management strategies.
• Provide regular updates on progress and KPIs to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-oriented Senior Project Manager specializing in Operations to join their distributed team. This role is pivotal in optimizing operational efficiency, implementing new processes, and managing cross-functional projects that enhance business performance. As a remote-first position, you will leverage your exceptional communication and leadership skills to drive projects forward within a virtual environment. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of operational challenges and a proven ability to deliver impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of operational improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Collaborate effectively with operations teams, supply chain, logistics, and other departments.
• Develop and implement project risk management strategies.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, key performance indicators, and outcomes to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on operations or process improvement.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in a fully remote setting.
• Demonstrated success in optimizing operational workflows and driving efficiency gains.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.