Remote Lead Project Manager - Agile Software Delivery

Placements24

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Project Manager to guide agile software development across distributed teams. This fully remote role focuses on conceiving and delivering software from idea to deployment for a global user base.

You will coach Scrum teams, facilitate ceremonies, define roadmaps with Product Owners, track velocity and KPIs, and remove impediments. Strong communication and remote leadership are essential in our dynamic SaaS environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
7+ years of project management experience with at least 4 years in agile software development projects.
Experience as Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
Proficiency in Scrum, Kanban, and Lean frameworks.
Strong understanding of the SDLC.
Excellent remote communication and facilitation skills.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or similar Agile certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end execution of multiple software development projects using agile methodologies.
Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and engineering to define product roadmaps and requirements.
Track team velocity, project progress, and KPIs; report insights to leadership.
Coach and mentor development teams on agile best practices.
Promote continuous learning and improvement within teams.
Ensure successful deployment and release management of software products.