Senior Project Manager - Remote

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible remote work schedule

Professional development & certs

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, high-visibility programs in a completely remote capacity. You will guide strategy from inception through completion, ensure robust governance, and deliver significant business value across geographic boundaries.

You will manage cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement, partnering with executive leadership to align initiatives with corporate goals in a distributed, remote-first

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead fully remote teams across geographies.
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, PMP methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive results in a dynamic remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning, execution, and delivery of large‑scale projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans: scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate remote project teams with accountability.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and dependencies with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure clear, timely communication with stakeholders, including executives.
• Champion best practices and drive continuous improvement in PM delivery.

Skills

Master's degree in Business Admin / PM

10+ years project management

Remote team leadership

Agile

Waterfall

PMP

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Project Management

Tools

Project management tools (MS Project, Jira)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-visibility projects in a completely remote capacity. This role is essential for guiding strategic initiatives from inception through successful completion, ensuring robust project governance and delivering significant business value. You will leverage your extensive experience to manage cross‑functional teams, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are executed efficiently and effectively, fostering a collaborative spirit across geographic boundaries. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a leader passionate about driving change and achieving impactful results in a distributed work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic planning, execution, and successful delivery of large‑scale projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate remote project teams , fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication with all project stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Champion best practices in project management and drive continuous improvement within the project delivery framework.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration or Project Management.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management , with a substantial track record in delivering complex, multi‑faceted projects.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing fully remote teams and geographically dispersed project workforces.
• Expertise in various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMP) and tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation , and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive results and manage change in a dynamic, remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive‑level salary and significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work schedule.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• A dynamic and supportive remote‑first organizational culture.