Senior Project Manager - Remote

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple complex initiatives remotely, planning, executing, and closing projects on schedule and within budget. You will coordinate with stakeholders and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of project management experience, PMP is highly preferred, and demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (BA/PM) required.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience with a proven delivery track record.
• Experience leading remote teams and using collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multiple complex projects.
• Develop project plans, timelines and resource allocation.
• Manage budgets and provide financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective remote communication among teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans.

Skills

PMP certification

Remote team leadership

Project management

Agile & Waterfall

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management

Tools

PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is fully remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to manage diverse projects from the comfort of your own workspace. You will be instrumental in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and adept at navigating the complexities of remote team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of multiple complex projects , defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Effectively manage project budgets, track expenditures, and provide regular financial reports to stakeholders.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project team members, stakeholders, and senior management, utilizing remote collaboration tools effectively.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges and developing contingency plans to ensure successful project completion.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned to improve future project management processes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; PMP certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated experience in managing remote teams and utilizing project management software and collaboration platforms.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to influence diverse teams remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A supportive and inclusive remote work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.