Project Manager - Software Development

Placements24

Gqeberha

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Project Manager specializing in software development to join their innovative team. This fully remote role lets you guide software projects from requirements through deployment while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a virtual environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in project management within software development, a technical degree, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

4+ years of project management experience in software development.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience with Agile processes and tools (Jira, Confluence).
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and paradigms.
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
Experience managing projects in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage software development projects using Agile methodologies.
Define scope, objectives, technical requirements, and deliverables with stakeholders.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Manage risks, issues, dependencies with proactive solutions.
Communicate project status to technical teams and business stakeholders.
Ensure code quality and timely release of software products.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Remote collaboration

SDLC understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Scrum

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and driven Project Manager specializing in Software Development to join their innovative team. This role will be fully remote, allowing you to contribute to cutting‑edge software projects from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for guiding software development teams through the entire project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, possesses strong leadership skills, and excels at fostering collaboration in a virtual environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape software products and drive technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), ensuring timely and successful delivery.
Define project scope, objectives, technical requirements, and deliverables in collaboration with product owners and engineering leads.
Facilitate daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to maintain project momentum and identify areas for improvement.
Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing proactive solutions to minimize impact.
Communicate project status, progress, and challenges effectively to all stakeholders, including technical teams and business representatives.
Ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and timely release of software products.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of experience in project management , specifically within software development environments.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Proven experience with Agile software development processes and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various programming paradigms.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively in a remote-first setup.

Benefits