Hybrid SDLC Project Manager for Software Delivery

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Project Manager to oversee SDLC projects from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. The role is based in Soweto, Gauteng with a hybrid work arrangement, and requires strong organization and leadership in delivering high-quality software solutions.

You will coordinate between development teams, QA, product owners, and stakeholders, manage risks and budgets, and ensure timely releases with robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on software development projects.
• Proven experience managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Familiarity with various phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) and development environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, combining on-site presence in Soweto, Gauteng with remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, resources, and schedules.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between development teams, QA, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Identify, track, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Coordinate software testing phases, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Ensure the successful deployment of software releases to production environments.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and risk logs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SDLC processes and best practices.
• Provide regular project updates and elevate critical issues to management as needed.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Project Manager to oversee SDLC projects from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. The role is based in Soweto, Gauteng with a hybrid work arrangement, and requires strong organization and leadership in delivering high-quality software solutions.

You will coordinate between development teams, QA, product owners, and stakeholders, manage risks and budgets, and ensure timely releases with robust documentation.