Senior Project Manager - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in a fully remote team supporting Cape Town operations. You will drive delivery from initiation to closure, coordinating across distributed teams and stakeholders to maintain high governance standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management, expertise in Agile/Scrum, and proficiency with collaboration tools like Asana, Jira, Slack, and Zoom. PMP certification is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience, including remote projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across locations.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies and PM tools (Asana, Jira).

Responsibilities

• Spearhead planning, execution and delivery of complex remote projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Facilitate clear communication among remote teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks in distributed environments.
• Ensure governance and best practices across projects.
• Conduct regular project reviews and retrospectives.

Skills

Remote project leadership

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Asana

Jira

Slack

Zoom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and self-motivated Senior Project Manager to join their fully remote team, supporting operations in Cape Town . This role is crucial for driving key strategic initiatives and ensuring the successful delivery of projects across various departments, regardless of geographical location. You will leverage your expertise in remote collaboration tools and methodologies to foster team cohesion and productivity. The ideal candidate is adept at managing complex projects from initiation to closure, thrives in a distributed work environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional results and maintaining high standards of project governance from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex projects in a fully remote setting.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, budget management, and realistic timelines for virtual teams.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among remote team members, stakeholders, and leadership using digital collaboration tools.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues inherent in distributed project environments.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and organizational standards across all remote project endeavors.
• Conduct regular project reviews and retrospectives to identify areas for improvement in remote project execution and team performance.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management, with a strong track record of managing remote projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams distributed across different locations.
• Expertise in utilizing project management software and collaboration platforms (e.g., Asana, Jira, Slack, Zoom).
• Solid understanding of project management principles, methodologies (Agile, Scrum), and best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, adapted for virtual interactions.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or equivalent certification is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for annual bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage and retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in a forward-thinking company.