Lead Project Manager - Agile Software Development (Remote)

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Professional development budget

Remote work culture

Home-office setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Project Manager to oversee Agile software development initiatives from a fully remote setting. You will drive planning, execution, and delivery across development, QA, and product teams in a dynamic environment from George, Western Cape, ZA and beyond.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in PM, strong Scrum/Agile credentials, and proven remote leadership. A CS/Engineering degree and proficiency with Jira/Confluence are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience.
• Experience leading Agile and Scrum software projects.
• CS/Engineering degree or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of software projects using Agile methodologies.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Manage scope, dependencies and blockers for the development team.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to align requirements and priorities.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, self-organizing team.
• Ensure coding standards, QA processes, and delivery timelines.
• Communicate status and risks to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Remote team leadership

Jira/Confluence

SDLC knowledge

Risk management

Project planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing software development company looking for a seasoned Lead Project Manager to oversee their cutting-edge projects. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere, with a focus on leading Agile software development teams. You will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of software products, ensuring seamless collaboration between development, QA, and product teams. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a passion for building high-quality software. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions and shape the future of technology at George, Western Cape, ZA , all while maintaining a flexible, remote work arrangement. You will be a key player in fostering an environment of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage project scope, identify dependencies, and remove impediments for the development team.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to ensure clear understanding of requirements and priorities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Foster a positive and productive team environment, promoting collaboration and self-organization.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, quality assurance processes, and delivery timelines.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and senior management.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in managing software development projects, with a strong emphasis on Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools like Jira or Confluence.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday allowances.
• Budget for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative remote work culture.
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies and on challenging projects.
• Work from the comfort of your home office.