Remote-First Agile Delivery Leader

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Career development opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Agile Project Manager to drive complex projects in a remote-first environment. You will guide teams through the agile lifecycle, remove impediments, and enable continuous improvement across development teams.

The role demands servant leadership, a passion for agile principles, and the ability to manage multiple high-impact projects from anywhere. Join a flexible, innovative organization that values delivery excellence.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
CSM or PSM certification required.
Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks.
Experience managing remote or distributed agile teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and coach agile teams in adopting Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
Facilitate all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Manage project scope, timelines, and resources, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Identify, track, and resolve project impediments and risks proactively.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment, promoting continuous improvement.
Communicate project status and metrics effectively to stakeholders and leadership.