Senior Project Manager - Software Development

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development budget

Training opportunities

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager for software development to lead product teams in a remote-first setup. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, drive agile processes, and coordinate engineering efforts to deliver quality solutions from concept to market.

Requirements include 6+ years in software PM, proven Agile/Scrum leadership, strong SDLC knowledge, and excellent communication. A Bachelor's in CS/Engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience in software development.
• Proven leadership of Agile/Scrum teams and ceremonies.
• Strong understanding of the SDLC and related technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence or similar PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Manage scope, timelines, resources and budgets for software initiatives.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, QA and stakeholders to define requirements and backlog items.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies in the software process.
• Ensure delivery of well-tested, high-quality software with CI/CD.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager specializing in Software Development to lead their product development teams in a remote-first setting. This role is critical for guiding the delivery of innovative software solutions from concept to market. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, managing agile processes, coordinating engineering efforts, and ensuring the timely release of high-quality products that meet customer needs and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) from inception to deployment.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets for software development initiatives.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, QA teams, and stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize backlog items.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies within the software development process.
• Ensure the delivery of well-tested, high-quality software products, focusing on continuous integration and delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, specifically within software development environments.
• Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams and facilitating ceremonies.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and related technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote position, offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a talented, distributed team.