Remote Agile Project Manager: Lead Virtual Scrum Teams

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Home office stipend

Health and wellness benefits

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Agile Project Manager to join our forward-thinking team in Polokwane or remotely. You will lead software projects using Agile methods and guide cross-functional teams through sprints to ensure timely delivery in a virtual setting.

Facilitate ceremonies, manage the backlog with the Product Owner, remove impediments, and coach teams on Agile principles. Strong remote communication and Scrum/Kanban expertise are essential; CSM or PSM certification

Qualifications

4+ years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
Excellent remote communication and facilitation skills.
Proven ability to lead distributed teams toward goals.
CSM or PSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Manage and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner.
Remove impediments and address challenges faced by the development team.
Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and best practices.
Track project progress and report sprint velocity and metrics to stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication among remote team members.