Hybrid Technical Project Manager — Lead Software Delivery

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and wellness benefits

Performance-based bonus

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid office/remote work

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead software development initiatives across the SDLC. You will plan, execute, and deliver high-quality software products, aligning with client requirements and budgets.

The ideal candidate has strong software architecture knowledge, Agile/Scrum and DevOps experience, and a proven track record managing complex projects in hybrid office/remote settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on software development projects.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, particularly Agile (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software development projects from conception through to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Guide and support Agile/Scrum development teams, facilitating ceremonies and removing impediments.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software products that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Track project progress, provide regular status updates, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee testing, quality assurance, and deployment processes.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Manage project budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.

Skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Kanban

Communication

Stakeholder management

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

DevOps practices

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

CS/SE related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead software development initiatives across the SDLC. You will plan, execute, and deliver high-quality software products, aligning with client requirements and budgets.

The ideal candidate has strong software architecture knowledge, Agile/Scrum and DevOps experience, and a proven track record managing complex projects in hybrid office/remote settings.