Senior Remote Project Manager: Lead Distributed Projects

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Project Manager to lead diverse projects across South Africa from a fully remote setting, with focus on Eastern Cape operations.

The role requires at least 5 years in project management, with proven ability to manage distributed teams, proficiency with Asana, Trello, Slack, and Zoom, and strong organizational and communication skills. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in a remote or distributed setting.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently in a remote work environment.
• Strong communication, planning, and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of projects from initiation to completion, remotely.
• Create and maintain project plans with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate resources and stakeholders using digital tools for distributed teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide regular status updates via virtual channels.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

Zoom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Project Manager to lead diverse projects across South Africa from a fully remote setting, with focus on Eastern Cape operations.

The role requires at least 5 years in project management, with proven ability to manage distributed teams, proficiency with Asana, Trello, Slack, and Zoom, and strong organizational and communication skills. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.