Remote Agile Project Manager: Software Delivery

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 720,000 - 960,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Flexible schedule

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Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Agile Project Manager for a fully remote role. You will lead software development teams, guide delivery using Scrum and Kanban, and collaborate with global colleagues from Benoni to anywhere.

The role emphasizes flexible, autonomous work and driving high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in CS or a related field, with 5+ years in project management and 3+ years in Agile software development, plus a CSM/PSM certification.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years in project management with 3+ years in Agile software development.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.
Experience as Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager for software development teams.
Remote-team experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives).
Coach development teams in adopting Agile principles and practices.
Manage scope, timelines, resources, backlog and release planning.
Identify, track, and remove impediments hindering progress.
Foster a collaborative, self-organizing team environment and continuous improvement.
Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
Work closely with Product Owners to ensure clear requirements and priorities.
Maintain project documentation and ensure transparency of progress.
Drive adoption of best practices in software development and project management.
Contribute to Agile transformation across the organization.