Remote Lead Software Project Manager

Placements24

George

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Home office budget

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Project Manager to drive software development initiatives in a fully remote-first setup. You will guide projects from ideation to deployment, aligning with business strategy and product goals.

The candidate will lead distributed teams, uphold agile practices, and champion high-quality software delivery. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in project management with 5+ years in software development, strong remote leadership skills, and familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
8+ years of project management experience, with 5+ years in software development projects.
Proven track record leading remote development teams.
Strong knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and SDLC.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management for remote work.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.
PMP/CSM/SAFe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end management of software development projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
Define project scope, objectives and deliverables with product owners and stakeholders.
Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps and schedules using agile methods.
Lead and mentor cross-functional software teams in a remote environment.
Manage resources, dependencies and risk mitigation.
Facilitate effective communication channels for remote teams and stakeholders.
Track progress and provide status reports; champion best practices in PM, CI/CD, reviews and testing.
Drive continuous improvement in the software development process.