IT Project Manager - Software Development Lifecycle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Professional development

Modern Pretoria office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an IT Project Manager in Pretoria to oversee the full Software Development Lifecycle for innovative projects. You will work with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to define scope, plan resources, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT project management within software development, strong leadership and communication skills, and solid experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban).

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT project management within software development.
• Proven experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in stakeholder reporting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of software development projects from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to define scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules and budgets; track milestones.
• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives for Agile teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues; ensure successful releases.
• Maintain clear communication among development, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders.
• Oversee project documentation and compliance with coding standards.
• Monitor KPIs and team velocity; report project status to stakeholders.

Skills

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding software development company, is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to oversee the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for their innovative projects. Based in or near Pretoria , this role is crucial for ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to define project scope, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software development methodologies, excellent organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage complex technical projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology development in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of software development projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track progress against milestones.
• Lead and coordinate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings for Agile development teams.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective communication among development teams, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure successful product releases.
• Manage project documentation and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Track and report on project status, key performance indicators (KPIs), and team velocity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management, specifically within software development.
• Proven experience managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and related technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Trello.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in stakeholder management and reporting.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Located in or willing to relocate to the Pretoria region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and challenging projects.
• Modern office facilities in Pretoria .