Senior Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Remote work culture

Home office allowance

Access to tools

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives from anywhere in South Africa. You will drive adoption of new technologies, modernize processes, and align delivery with business goals while coordinating with senior executives and global teams.

You will manage end-to-end projects, define scope, budgets, and timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure stakeholder buy-in.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive PM experience in digital transformation.
• Proven track record delivering complex digital projects remotely.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with Western Cape markets is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of digital transformation projects, including strategy, planning, execution, and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with milestones and resources.
• Manage cross-functional, often remote teams, ensuring accountability.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Communicate status and decisions to stakeholders via virtual channels.
• Ensure adoption of new digital tools and processes across the organization.
• Oversee integration of new solutions with existing systems and workflows.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business/CS

Tools

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Jira

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a forward-thinking organization actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Remote Project Manager to lead critical digital transformation initiatives. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in driving the adoption of new technologies, modernizing business processes, and enhancing digital capabilities across the company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex, multi-faceted digital projects from initiation through to successful completion, ensuring they align with strategic business goals. This position demands exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to foster collaboration within a distributed team environment. You will work closely with senior executives, technology teams, and business stakeholders to deliver transformative outcomes. This role is perfect for a self-motivated and experienced project manager who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success. We are looking for a proactive individual who can navigate the complexities of digital change and deliver outstanding results for our client, a leader in its field, with a strong presence in regions like the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of digital transformation projects, including strategy, planning, execution, and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and required resources for digital initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams, often in a remote setting, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial discipline and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project status, progress, and key decisions effectively to stakeholders at all levels via virtual channels.
• Ensure the successful implementation of new digital tools, platforms, and processes, driving user adoption.
• Oversee the integration of new digital solutions with existing systems and workflows.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify best practices for future remote projects.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends and technologies to inform project strategies and ensure competitive advantage for our client.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in project management, with a significant focus on digital transformation and technology implementation.
• Proven experience successfully leading and delivering complex, large-scale digital projects remotely.
• Strong understanding of various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and their application in a remote context.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage distributed teams.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and project management software (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Asana).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on business outcomes.
• Experience working within or managing projects for organizations with a strong presence in the Western Cape or similar markets is beneficial.
• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or similar project management certifications are highly valued.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and fully remote work culture.
• Contribution towards home office setup and internet expenses.
• Access to cutting-edge digital technologies and project management tools.
• Potential for career advancement into senior leadership roles within digital strategy.