Senior Remote Project Manager & Mentorship Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical & wellness

Career growth

Flexible hours/remote

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Project Manager to guide strategic initiatives and mentor a team of project coordinators in a fully remote setting. You will oversee the full project lifecycle from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals and budget.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree, PMP, 10+ years in project management, and experience leading distributed teams. You will implement PM frameworks, manage stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
• PMP certification is mandatory.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior capacity.
• Proven experience leading distributed teams and complex projects remotely.
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple complex projects concurrently, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of project managers and coordinators in a remote work environment.
• Develop and implement robust project management frameworks, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding project status, risks, and milestones.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Conduct thorough project reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned and drive process optimization.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Project Manager to guide strategic initiatives and mentor a team of project coordinators in a fully remote setting. You will oversee the full project lifecycle from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals and budget.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree, PMP, 10+ years in project management, and experience leading distributed teams. You will implement PM frameworks, manage stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in a