Senior Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic partnership initiatives from identification through negotiation, integration, and ongoing management. This fully remote role supports revenue growth and market expansion, with early focus on partnerships and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in project management, business development, or alliances, plus a Bachelor’s and preferably an MBA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience with geographically dispersed teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of strategic partnership initiatives from identification to ongoing management.
• Develop and execute project plans for partnership agreements with scope, timelines, deliverables and KPIs.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of partnership strategies.
• Monitor performance of partnerships against KPIs and optimize as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with new and existing partnerships.
• Prepare and present updates to senior leadership and contribute to the strategic roadmap.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing technology solutions provider, is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Project Manager to lead key partnership initiatives. This role is fully remote, enabling you to work effectively from any location while building and managing crucial business relationships. You will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and executing strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth and market expansion. This position requires exceptional skills in project management, business development, and stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, as well as external partners to ensure the successful integration and performance of these collaborations. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact on our client's growth trajectory from your remote base, ideally in the vicinity of Sandton, Gauteng, ZA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project management of strategic partnership initiatives, from identification and due diligence to negotiation, integration, and ongoing management.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for partnership agreements, including scope, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment of partnership strategies.
• Monitor the performance of strategic partnerships against agreed-upon KPIs and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with new and existing partnerships.
• Prepare and present regular updates on partnership progress, performance, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to the development of the overall strategic partnership roadmap.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, business development, or strategic alliances, preferably within the technology sector.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and managing complex strategic partnerships.
• Excellent understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and partners.
• Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and a performance-based bonus structure, along with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• This fully remote position provides exceptional flexibility, allowing for an optimal work-life balance.
• Our client is committed to fostering professional growth through continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and career development support.
• You will have the chance to work on high-impact initiatives that are critical to our client's success, collaborating with a talented and dynamic team.