Remote Lead Agile Project Manager - Cloud Solutions

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Remote-first culture

Training and certifications in cloud

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Agile Project Manager to spearhead cloud service projects in a fully remote, international team. You will champion agile practices, guide multiple concurrent initiatives, and ensure delivery of high-quality cloud solutions from a home office.

The role requires 7+ years in project management with a strong Agile focus, 4+ years of cloud project leadership (AWS/Azure/GCP), and CSM/PSM certification. PMP is a plus. Remote work culture emphasizes trust and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 7 years in project management with Agile.
• At least 4 years managing cloud projects (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• CSM or PSM certification required; PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex cloud projects using Scrum/Kanban.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and coach teams on best practices.
• Manage backlogs with clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders across distributed teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor risks/impediments.

Skills

Agile project management

Cloud technologies

Remote team leadership

Scrum Master

PMP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Agile Project Manager to spearhead cloud service projects in a fully remote, international team. You will champion agile practices, guide multiple concurrent initiatives, and ensure delivery of high-quality cloud solutions from a home office.

The role requires 7+ years in project management with a strong Agile focus, 4+ years of cloud project leadership (AWS/Azure/GCP), and CSM/PSM certification. PMP is a plus. Remote work culture emphasizes trust and autonomy.