Agile Project Manager - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible working

Professional development budget

Remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead software development initiatives in a fully remote setting. You will champion Agile principles, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement among distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, strong coaching skills, and a solid background in Scrum and Kanban within remote environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• Proven experience implementing Scrum and Kanban in software projects.
• Deep understanding of SDLC and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience leading fully remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies for distributed teams.
• Coach development teams on Agile best practices.
• Identify and remove impediments to progress.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlogs.
• Track progress with Agile metrics and report to stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement and collaboration in remote settings.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum

Kanban

Facilitation

Coaching

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead software development initiatives in a fully remote setting. This role is pivotal in driving the adoption and effective execution of Agile methodologies across product teams. You will champion Agile principles, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration among distributed team members. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for empowering teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor development teams on Agile best practices and principles.
• Identify and remove impediments blocking team progress, ensuring smooth project flow.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine the product backlog and ensure clarity of requirements.
• Track project progress using Agile metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within remote teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• Proven experience implementing and managing projects using Scrum and Kanban.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working effectively with fully remote teams.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Budget for professional development, certifications, and training.
• A collaborative and supportive remote work environment.