Senior Project Manager - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to join our fully remote workforce. You will oversee a portfolio of strategic projects, guiding delivery from conception to completion across global teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management, strong expertise in Agile and Scrum, and excellent leadership and stakeholder management in virtual environments. PMP or similar certification is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience, with remote project delivery.
• Expertise in Agile and Scrum in virtual settings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management in remote contexts.
• Proficiency with PM tools: Asana, Trello, Slack, Microsoft Project.
• Bachelor's degree; PMP or equivalent certification valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with timelines, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Foster relationships and communication across virtual teams and external stakeholders.
• Implement PM best practices for remote environments.
• Track progress, analyze metrics, provide status reports to senior management.

Skills

Project leadership

Agile & Scrum

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to join their fully remote workforce. This role is essential for overseeing a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring their successful delivery from conception to completion, regardless of geographic location. You will work with diverse, globally distributed teams, driving project execution through effective leadership and communication. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, comfortable managing complex initiatives in a virtual environment, and dedicated to achieving organizational objectives from anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of assigned projects, ensuring they meet defined objectives, scope, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Foster strong working relationships and facilitate effective communication across virtual, cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Implement and champion project management best practices and methodologies tailored for remote environments.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Track project progress, analyze performance metrics, and provide comprehensive status reports to senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management , with a substantial track record of managing complex, remote projects.
• Proven expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies , with a solid understanding of their application in virtual settings.
• Exceptional skills in leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management, particularly in a remote context.
• Proficiency with leading project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Slack, Microsoft Project).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a results-driven approach.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; PMP or equivalent certification is highly valued.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package with potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative virtual team culture focused on innovation and mutual support.