Senior Remote Project Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performanceBon

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to guide a remote-first team and oversee strategic initiatives from conception through completion. The role focuses on delivering complex programs, driving best practices, and aligning outcomes with organizational goals in a distributed environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, an MBA or related master’s degree, PMP certification, and expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methods with strong

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of project management experience with 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success delivering large-scale projects on budget and schedule.
• Master's degree and PMP certification required.
• Proficient in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies with relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to PM teams in a remote-first setup.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple high-impact projects.
• Develop and implement remote collaboration PM methodologies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clear, timely updates.
• Mentor PMs to uphold high delivery standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Management

Tools

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to guide a remote-first team and oversee strategic initiatives from conception through completion. The role focuses on delivering complex programs, driving best practices, and aligning outcomes with organizational goals in a distributed environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, an MBA or related master’s degree, PMP certification, and expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methods with strong