Remote Project Manager - SaaS Platform Development

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development allowances

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Project Manager to lead development and enhancements of a core SaaS platform. This fully remote role enables work from anywhere, including South Africa, with global cross‑functional teams.

You will guide engineering and product teams through the full SDLC, run agile ceremonies, manage scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality features that meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience focused on software development and SaaS.
• Proven experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and remote development teams.
• Strong SDLC understanding and familiarity with common development practices.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Trello or similar PM tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills suited to a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of SaaS platform development projects from ideation to deployment.
• Lead agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives.
• Define scope, objectives and deliverables with Product Management and Engineering leads.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, resource plans and budgets.
• Track progress, identify risks and dependencies, implement mitigations.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration among development, QA, DevOps and stakeholders.
• Ensure high‑quality features meet user needs and business goals.
• Communicate status and milestones to stakeholders clearly and regularly.
• Champion agile best practices and drive process improvements.
• Facilitate effective problem‑solving and decision making within teams.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Remote team leadership

SDLC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly scaling technology company specializing in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. They are seeking a seasoned and highly organized Remote Project Manager to lead the development and enhancement of their core SaaS platform. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from any location in South Africa. You will be instrumental in guiding cross-functional engineering and product teams through the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and improvements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage complex software projects in an agile environment. This role offers the chance to shape a leading SaaS product and contribute to a dynamic, remote-first culture. Our client values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of SaaS platform development projects, from ideation to deployment and iteration.
• Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with Product Management and Engineering leads.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration among development teams, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software features that meet user needs and business objectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular, clear updates on project status and key milestones.
• Champion agile best practices and drive continuous improvement within the development process.
• Facilitate effective problem-solving and decision-making within project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on software development and SaaS products.
• Proven experience managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote development teams effectively.
• Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and common development practices.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, adapted for a remote setting.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience and remote work capabilities, along with performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance are provided.
• We invest in our employees' growth through generous allowances for professional development, including courses, conferences, and certifications.
• This fully remote role offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to work with a talented, global team.