Senior Project Manager - Tech Implementation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible remote working arrangements

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with a strong background in technology implementations to join our distributed team. This fully remote role lets you lead challenging software and system integration projects from conception to deployment, coordinating with internal development teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of project management experience, a solid grasp of IT infrastructure, and a track record delivering

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of experience in project management with a focus on technology implementations.
• Proven track record managing complex software development and system integration projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and technology stacks.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies in a remote environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or similar project management certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology implementation projects.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources in a remote setting.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, and business units.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and communication plans.
• Ensure deployment and adoption of new technologies and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Distributed team management

Strategic thinking

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with a strong background in technology implementation to join their distributed team. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to lead challenging tech projects from conception through to deployment, working with cutting-edge solutions. You will be responsible for coordinating with internal development teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of complex software and system integrations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, adept at managing distributed teams and navigating the complexities of technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology implementation projects .
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively in a remote setting.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, and business units.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain clear project documentation and communication plans.
• Ensure successful deployment and adoption of new technologies and systems.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on technology implementations .
• Proven experience managing complex software development and system integration projects.
• Strong understanding of various technology stacks and IT infrastructure.
• Experience working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies in a remote environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or similar project management certification is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote working arrangements.
• Budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• A supportive and innovative remote work culture.