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

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa - we are a global BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) company, partnering with a USA-based client in the healthcare industry.

We need a skilled Project Manager to lead a remote technical team and ensure efficient and accurate project delivery. The successful candidate will oversee AI Engineers, Python Developers, Server Managers/Data Loaders, and Excel Power Query/DAX Experts—while also rolling their sleeves up to work on tasks themselves (hands-on).

PLEASE NOTE:

• Working Hours: This role requires you to work EST hours Mon - Fri from 9am to 6pm EST (15h00 to 24h00 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. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
• Work Environment: This is a remote role for South African Citizens only.

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years management experience, specifically managing remote working programming teams.
• Proven track record with sprint-based projects (Agile/Scrum).
• Strong understanding of Python and Excel.
• Experience with Power BI will be an added benefit
• Ability to push results without bureaucracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with database management, Power BI, data security, or Azure.
• Familiarity with AI, data loading, or Power Query/DAX.
• Comfort with tools like ClickUp, Jira, Trello, or Asana.

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.