Project Manager - Software Implementation (m/f/x)
Makersite GmbH
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Makersite GmbH is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager - Software Implementation (m/f/x)
Location: EU
(Remote)
Who You’ll Work For:
At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance.
We're a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation.
Who we're looking for:
As part of our growing team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable product development. We’re looking for innovative, driven Project Managers who are passionate about technology and sustainability to join us in building tools that enable companies to make smarter, more responsible decisions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you!
This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will receive a permanent employment contract regardless of location.
The role:
* Lead the planning and implementation of software projects related to system connections with our customers, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
Lead the planning and implementation of software projects related to system connections with our customers, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
* Maintain and update project plans, proactively identifying and managing any project risks.
Maintain and update project plans, proactively identifying and managing any project risks.
* Ensure the availability of the right expertise for each project phase, coordinating with internal and external resources as necessary.
Ensure the availability of the right expertise for each project phase, coordinating with internal and external resources as necessary.
* Manage stakeholder expectations, delivering regular and comprehensive project updates and effectively resolving any arising issues.
Manage stakeholder expectations, delivering regular and comprehensive project updates and effectively resolving any arising issues.
* Contribute to the standardization of project implementation methodology and project templates to improve project standardization and efficiency.
Contribute to the standardization of project implementation methodology and project templates to improve project standardization and efficiency.
* Generate thorough Project/Solution Documentation, outlining project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
Generate thorough Project/Solution Documentation, outlining project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
* Handle all customer communication across various projects, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely communication with all stakeholders.
Handle all customer communication across various projects, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely communication with all stakeholders.
* Master's degree in project management or related technical field required.
Master's degree in project management or related technical field required.
* Background in Electronics/Electricals
Background in Electronics/Electricals
* Professional Project Management Certification from an accredited institution preferred.
Professional Project Management Certification from an accredited institution preferred.
* Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods
Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods
* Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others.
Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others.
* 3+ years of Project management experience in the field of software implementations
3+ years of Project management experience in the field of software implementations
* Experience with complex data projects where a systematic approach is crucial to success.
Experience with complex data projects where a systematic approach is crucial to success.
* Dexterity with software tools and data manipulation & analysis
Dexterity with software tools and data manipulation & analysis
* A creative mind that can think outside the box.
A creative mind that can think outside the box.
* Curiosity to find disruptive as opposed to incremental solutions to challenging data problems.
Curiosity to find disruptive as opposed
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About Makersite GmbH
Makersite GmbH is a company in the Engineering industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all Makersite GmbH jobs →