Agile Project Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Remote-first with flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to drive software development in Stellenbosch with a remote-first approach. You will guide Agile teams, foster collaboration, and ensure delivery of high-quality products in a distributed environment.

The role requires strong leadership, Scrum/Kanban expertise, and effective stakeholder engagement to promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Agile PM or Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Coach and mentor Agile teams toward high performance and self-organization.
• Remove impediments and manage risks for smooth delivery.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum Master

Facilitation

Distributed teams

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to drive their software development initiatives in Stellenbosch , with a focus on a remote-first approach. You will be responsible for guiding Agile teams to deliver high-quality software products, fostering a collaborative and efficient development process. This role requires a deep understanding of Agile principles and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, along with strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team success and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in promoting Agile best practices and continuous improvement within the engineering department, ensuring projects meet strategic objectives while working effectively in a distributed team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor Agile teams, fostering a self-organizing and high-performing environment.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks for the development team to ensure smooth workflow.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure backlog clarity and effective sprint goal definition.
• Track project progress, manage risks, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability within the team and organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, principles, and practices (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to foster collaboration and transparency within distributed teams.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and Agile certifications.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work arrangement.
• A positive and supportive team culture focused on innovation and collaboration.