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Huzzle · Onsite · South Africa

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talents with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and technology platforms in industries such as SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, eCommerce, and digital services.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are hiring a highly proactive Project Manager to drive execution and operational excellence within a fast-growing startup environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in remote startup jobs, enjoys building systems from scratch, and can ensure consistent delivery across cross-functional teams.

You will play a critical role in implementing structured workflows, managing sprint cycles, and holding teams accountable - ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Implementation & Management

  • Set up and optimise project management tools such as Jira, Linear, or Notion
  • Build and maintain a centralised source of truth for all workflows and projects

Execution & Accountability

  • Drive accountability across teams to ensure timely task completion
  • Proactively follow up on delays and remove blockers

Sprint Management & Planning

  • Manage daily standups and weekly sprint cycles
  • Anticipate risks and proactively plan to avoid disruptions

Operational Oversight

  • Monitor communication channels and ensure smooth task progression
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements

Meeting Coordination & Reporting

  • Attend team meetings, capture clear action items, and ensure follow-through
  • Track and report progress across multiple initiatives

Requirements

Startup Experience

  • Proven experience working in early-stage or high-growth tech startups
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Systems & Tools Expertise

  • Strong experience with project management tools (Jira, Linear, Notion, Asana, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of Agile and sprint methodologies

Leadership & Communication

  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and enforce accountability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem-Solving Mindset

  • Highly proactive, execution-focused, and detail-oriented
  • Strong ability to identify bottlenecks and adapt workflows independently

Benefits

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals

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About Huzzle

Huzzle is a fast-growing career platform that connects top talents with leading companies across the UK, US, Europe & Australia. We admit only the top 2% of talent into our pool, providing access to great opportunities where you can thrive long-term.

Initially launched as a Careers Platform for Students, Huzzle now serves over 200,000 professionals at all career stages, offering personalized job opportunities, skill-building tools, and professional development resources.

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