Senior Remote Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 14,691,000 - 24,486,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance plans

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives on a fully remote basis. You will guide end-to-end delivery, aligning with business goals and driving change across distributed teams.

With 8+ years in project management and a strong IT/digital focus, you will apply Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, data analytics, and proactive stakeholder management to deliver complex programs on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project management with a focus on digital/IT initiatives.
• Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Proven ability to manage remote/distributed teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of digital transformation projects across business units.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for remote teams.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies for dispersed teams.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and processes through change management.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to digital projects and remote collaboration.
• Foster high-performing remote work environments.

Skills

Digital transformation

Project management

Agile methodologies

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud technologies

Data analytics

Change management

PMP/CSM (desirable)

Education

PMP certification

CSM certification

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead crucial digital transformation initiatives, operating entirely remotely. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who excels at managing distributed teams and driving technological change across an organization. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of digital projects, including strategy, implementation, and change management, ensuring alignment with business goals. This is a unique opportunity to shape the digital future of the company from anywhere, contributing to innovation and efficiency gains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of comprehensive digital transformation projects across various business units.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for remote teams, ensuring successful delivery.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies for geographically dispersed project teams and stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and processes, overseeing change management initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital projects and remote team collaboration.
• Foster a collaborative and productive remote work environment, ensuring high team performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management , with a strong focus on digital transformation and IT projects.
• Proven success in managing complex, large-scale digital initiatives and remote teams.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and experience with collaborative remote work tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Asana).
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, software development, and data analytics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, adapted for a remote setting.
• Relevant project management certification (e.g., PMP, CSM) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development and home office setup.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital projects with a global impact.