Senior Project Manager (Remote – India Working Hours)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead medium to large software implementation and technology delivery projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for full project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, governance, RAID management, schedule control, reporting, change management, and delivery accountability across internal teams, clients, and third-party vendors.

This role requires a highly organised, governance-driven Project Manager with strong leadership skills, excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and experience managing software implementation projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years Project Management experience (although the client states 3+, preference will be given to candidates with 5+ years)
  • Proven experience managing software implementation projects
  • Experience managing ERP, CRM, SaaS, Financial Systems, Accounting Systems, Business Intelligence or Technology Delivery projects
  • Experience managing international projects and stakeholders
  • Experience leading remote teams across multiple time zones
  • Experience managing third-party vendors and implementation partners
  • Client-facing project delivery experience essential
  • Experience working in governance-heavy project environments

Project Governance Experience (Essential)

Candidates must demonstrate strong experience with:

  • RAID Management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies)
  • Project Governance Frameworks
  • Steering Committee Management
  • Project Health Reporting
  • Escalation Management
  • Action Log Management
  • Decision Log Management
  • Change Request Management
  • Change Impact Assessments
  • Project Audits
  • Delivery Assurance
  • Project Controls
  • Scope Management
  • Budget Tracking
  • Project Lifecycle Management

Planning & Scheduling Experience

Strong experience with:

  • Project Scheduling
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Baseline Management
  • Milestone Tracking
  • Dependency Management
  • Resource Planning
  • Project Forecasting
  • Schedule Recovery Planning
  • Delivery Planning
  • Implementation Planning

Stakeholder Management

Must have experience managing:

  • Executive Sponsors
  • Senior Leadership Teams
  • Business Stakeholders
  • Technical Teams
  • Development Teams
  • Clients
  • Vendors
  • Third-Party Partners

Must be able to:

  • Manage difficult stakeholders
  • Challenge constructively
  • Drive accountability
  • Manage expectations
  • Facilitate decision-making
  • Lead project review meetings
  • Lead governance forums
  • Present project status to senior leadership

Technical Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel (Non-Negotiable)

Candidates must be comfortable with:

  • Pivot Tables
  • Pivot Charts
  • VLOOKUP
  • XLOOKUP
  • HLOOKUP
  • INDEX & MATCH
  • Conditional Formatting
  • Advanced Filtering
  • Data Validation
  • Lookup Functions
  • Complex Formulas
  • Dashboard Reporting
  • Project Reporting
  • Data Analysis

Microsoft Project (Essential)

  • Project Scheduling
  • Resource Allocation
  • Critical Path Management
  • Baseline Tracking
  • Forecasting
  • Progress Reporting

Microsoft 365 Suite

  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • SharePoint

Reporting Experience

Must be able to produce:

  • Weekly Status Reports
  • Executive Reports
  • Steering Committee Packs
  • RAID Reports
  • Project Health Reports
  • Budget Reports
  • Delivery Dashboards
  • Risk Reports
  • Recovery Plans

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP
  • Prince2
  • Agile Certification
  • Scrum Certification
  • PMBOK Knowledge
  • Relevant Project Management Qualification

Personal Attributes

  • Highly organised
  • Detail orientated
  • Assertive
  • Professional
  • Strong communicator
  • Calm under pressure
  • Resilient
  • Delivery focused
  • Strong ownership mentality
  • Self-managed in a remote environment
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written communication skills

Working Conditions

  • Fully Remote
  • Must have reliable high-speed internet
  • Must be available to work Indian Standard Time (IST) hours
  • Approximately 06:30 – 15:30 South African time
  • Occasional flexibility required for project demands