Remote Senior Project Manager - Software

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Global health insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Senior Project Manager specialized in software development to lead complex projects from conception to deployment within a fully distributed team.

You will apply Agile/Scrum to manage scope, timelines, and budgets while coordinating with globally distributed developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure quality delivery and risk mitigation in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on software development projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects using Agile/Scrum.
• Experience managing remote or distributed teams and projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills; PMP or CSM certification highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent software development projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively within a remote setting.
• Implement and adhere to Agile/Scrum methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate and communicate with globally distributed development teams, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies, ensuring proactive problem-solving.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery through effective testing, integration, and deployment processes.

Skills

8+ years PM experience

Agile/Scrum

Remote team leadership

SDLC knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Project Manager specializing in Software Development to join their fully distributed team. This critical role involves leading complex software projects from conception through to deployment, working with agile methodologies and global teams. You will be responsible for ensuring successful project delivery, managing stakeholder expectations, and fostering a collaborative remote work environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned project manager to leverage their expertise in managing software lifecycles in a flexible, remote-first setting, contributing significantly to cutting-edge technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent software development projects .
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively within a remote setting.
• Implement and adhere to Agile/Scrum methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate and communicate with globally distributed development teams, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies, ensuring proactive problem-solving.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery through effective testing, integration, and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management , with a significant focus on software development projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects using Agile/Scrum.
• Experience managing remote or distributed teams and projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills; PMP or CSM certification highly valued.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure reflective of senior remote roles.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous home office stipend and technology allowance.
• Significant professional development budget and opportunities for advancement.
• A flexible and inclusive remote-first work culture that values work-life balance.