Senior Project Manager - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health and wellness programs

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead remote, cross-time-zone initiatives. You will drive planning, execution, and delivery of diverse projects with virtual teams across regions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of project management experience, strong knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and traditional methods, and full lifecycle mastery. Excellent virtual communication and stakeholder engagement are essential; PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience, including remote teams.
• Proficient in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and traditional methodologies.
• Full project lifecycle management from initiation to closure.
• Strong virtual communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of diverse projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Facilitate virtual collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Implement risk management strategies and contingency plans.
• Monitor performance, track metrics, and report to senior leadership.
• Uphold project management best practices and company standards.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Jira

Trello

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to join their distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of key projects, collaborating with virtual teams across different time zones. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, adept at managing complex projects remotely and driving results through exceptional communication and leadership skills. This role is ideal for someone looking to leverage their project management expertise in a flexible, location-independent setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of diverse projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements, managing them effectively in a remote setting.
• Facilitate virtual collaboration and communication among project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Implement robust risk management strategies and contingency plans to address potential project challenges.
• Monitor project performance, track key metrics, and provide regular, clear updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and internal company standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in project management , with a significant portion of that experience managing remote teams and projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile project management frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and experience with traditional methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Excellent virtual communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills are paramount.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and project management software (e.g., Jira, Trello, Microsoft Teams).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; PMP or similar certification is a strong asset.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Health and wellness programs tailored for remote employees.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities for remote professional development and virtual team building.