Technical I.T. Project Manager - EST Working Hours (Remote)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Not Specified
• Salary: Not Specified

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa, a global BPO company, is partnering with a USA-based client in the healthcare industry. We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead a remote technical team and ensure efficient and accurate project delivery. This role requires a hands-on approach, with the successful candidate expected to contribute to project tasks alongside managing the team.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of management experience, specifically managing remote working programming teams.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success with sprint-based projects (Agile/Scrum).
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Python and Excel.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with database management.
  • Experience with Power BI.
  • Experience with data security.
  • Experience with Azure.
  • Familiarity with AI.
  • Familiarity with data loading.
  • Familiarity with Power Query/DAX.
• Soft Skills: Ability to push results without bureaucracy.
• Tool Proficiency: Comfort with tools like ClickUp, Jira, Trello, or Asana.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the remote team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
• Oversee task planning and execution using sprint-based methodologies.
• Engage with partner companies to confirm requirements and provide progress updates.
• Lead projects through all phases, proactively resolving barriers to success.
• Contribute hands-on effort to project tasks as required, beyond supervisory duties.
• Offer technical insight and support leveraging expertise in Python.
• Guarantee data accuracy and integrity across all project deliverables.

Working Hours & Requirements

• Working Hours: EST hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST (15:00 to 24:00 South African time - subject to change dependant on daylight savings).
• Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages.
• Work Environment: This is a remote role for South African Citizens only.

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Remote
• Workplace: Remote
• Language: English (en)
• Department: SA - Operations
• Published: 2025-04-01
• Application Deadline: If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.