Lead Software Project Manager — Agile Delivery & Growth

Placements24; George; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, invites an accomplished Lead Project Manager to guide software development initiatives from concept to deployment. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive Agile delivery, and ensure outcomes align with customer needs and business goals.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years in software development, strong SDLC knowledge, and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on software development projects.
• Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams and delivering software products.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Trello.
• Experience working with remote teams is advantageous in George.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects using Agile frameworks.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies, ensuring smooth progression.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality software products that meet customer needs.
• Communicate project status, updates, and key metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in project management and software development processes.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships when applicable.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, invites an accomplished Lead Project Manager to guide software development initiatives from concept to deployment. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive Agile delivery, and ensure outcomes align with customer needs and business goals.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years in software development, strong SDLC knowledge, and excellent leadership and communication skills.