Project Manager - Software Development

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work environment

Professional growth & training

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary and bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead software development initiatives in a hybrid setup. You will guide projects from conception to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes, while collaborating with developers, product owners, and QA teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software project management, strong SDLC knowledge, and proven leadership in a distributed environment. This role offers competitive compensation and room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software project management, preferably using Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience managing software development teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid or distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of software development projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between development teams, stakeholders, and management.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the quality assurance process and ensure delivered software meets high standards.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

SDLC

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead their software development initiatives in Queenstown. This hybrid role requires a professional adept at guiding software projects from conception through to deployment, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, and high-quality outcomes. You will work closely with development teams, product owners, and QA to foster collaboration and drive project success. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and excellent leadership capabilities within a mixed-location team structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of software development projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between development teams, stakeholders, and management.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the quality assurance process and ensure delivered software meets high standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software project management, preferably using Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience managing software development teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including various methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid or distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in Agile practices.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture.