Senior Remote Aviation Projects Leader

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Aviation Project Manager to lead complex aviation initiatives from conception to completion in a fully remote setting. You will coordinate with global stakeholders, define scope, develop plans, manage budgets, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in project management with 4+ years in aviation, and a proven track record in infrastructure, fleet integration, or regulatory initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree or PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years in project management, with at least 4 years in aviation.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of aviation projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Manage project teams with direction and feedback.
• Oversee execution to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation.
• Manage project budgets and financial controls.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Prepare and present regular status reports.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and standards.
• Close projects and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Aviation PM

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Aviation Project Manager to lead complex aviation initiatives from conception to completion in a fully remote setting. You will coordinate with global stakeholders, define scope, develop plans, manage budgets, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in project management with 4+ years in aviation, and a proven track record in infrastructure, fleet integration, or regulatory initiatives.