Senior Remote Project Leader

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Fully remote work

Home office allowance

Generous PTO

Health plan

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Project Manager to guide multiple high-priority projects within a fully remote workforce targeting professionals near Welkom, Free State. You will set project standards, manage interdependencies, and drive collaboration in a distributed team.

The role requires 7+ years in project management with at least 3 years in lead capacity, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in project management, with senior responsibility.
• Experience leading large, complex projects in a remote-first setting.
• Proficiency with PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of multiple high-priority projects in a remote framework.
• Develop and implement robust PM strategies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Manage budgets, timelines, resources and risks with precision for optimal outcomes.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication across lifecycles.
• Mentor project team members and promote a collaborative, high-performance remote culture.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory compliance, and organizational goals.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Project Manager to guide multiple high-priority projects within a fully remote workforce targeting professionals near Welkom, Free State. You will set project standards, manage interdependencies, and drive collaboration in a distributed team.

The role requires 7+ years in project management with at least 3 years in lead capacity, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.