Agile Project Manager - Software Development

Placements24; Rustenburg; Remote; ZAR 482,000 - 964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Competitive contractor rate

Opportunity to work on exciting devs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Agile Project Manager to guide software teams through Scrum/Kanban lifecycles. You will facilitate ceremonies, coach teams, remove blockers, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality increments.

This role supports a fully remote setup with flexible hours, while driving Agile practices across a fast-paced tech environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Agile roles, strong communication, and experience with Jira/Confluence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Agile PM or Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar tools.
• Ability to lead remote teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retros).
• Coach and mentor the development team on Agile principles.
• Remove impediments and unblock progress.
• Ensure teams follow Scrum/Agile best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize backlog.
• Track progress with key metrics and reports.
• Foster a collaborative, self-organizing team environment.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide status updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Agile processes.
• Deliver high-quality software increments on time.

Skills

Agile leadership

Facilitation

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced technology firm renowned for its innovative software solutions, is seeking a dedicated Agile Project Manager for their operations in **Rustenburg, North West**. This role is crucial for guiding software development teams through the Agile lifecycle, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. You will be instrumental in fostering an Agile mindset, facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring effective collaboration between development, testing, and product management. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a deep understanding of Scrum and other Agile methodologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology projects while working remotely, offering flexibility and the ability to manage projects from anywhere. You'll be a key player in driving our client's technological advancements from **Rustenburg**.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor the development team on Agile principles and practices.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder team progress.
• Ensure the development team adheres to Scrum/Agile best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog.
• Track and report on project progress, key metrics, and team performance.
• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status effectively.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Agile processes within the organization.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software increments on time.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• Proven experience managing software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent understanding of Agile principles and values.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Certification such as CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMP-ACP is highly preferred.
• Experience in the **North West** province's tech sector is a bonus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate.
• Opportunity to work on exciting software development projects.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Flexible working hours.
• Chance to influence and improve Agile practices.
• Collaborate with a talented and forward-thinking team.
• Contribute to the technological landscape from **Rustenburg**.