IT Project Manager - Software Development Lifecycle

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous paid time off

Professional development and training

Access to cutting-edge technology

Modern office facilities in Pretoria

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, organizational skills and a proven track record managing complex technical projects with Agile methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years IT project management experience in software development.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and related technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of software development projects from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• 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 effective communication among teams.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing and ensure successful releases.
• Maintain project documentation and adherence to coding standards.
• Track KPIs and team velocity and report status to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

DevOps

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 .