Software Development Project Manager
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking an experienced Software Development Project Manager to guide product teams from ideation to deployment. You will drive the full software development lifecycle, foster collaboration among development, QA, and product teams, and ensure on-time delivery with high quality.
Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in software project management, strong Agile expertise, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices.
- Experience with project management tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, and QA testers to ensure successful product delivery.
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Job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Software Development Project Manager to guide their product development teams in delivering high-quality software solutions from their base in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role involves managing the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation and planning through to deployment and maintenance. You will foster collaboration between development, QA, and product teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This is a key position for driving innovation and efficiency in software delivery for the organization in Queenstown.
- Lead and manage software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, and QA testers to ensure successful product delivery in Eastern Cape.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices.
- Experience with project management tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Hybrid work environment providing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
- A stimulating work environment focused on cutting-edge technology in Queenstown.
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