Remote Project Manager - Agile Environments

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Growth opportunities and certs

Modern remote collaboration tools

Work from anywhere within South Africa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Project Manager to guide initiatives from your home office. You will lead projects across distributed teams, ensure timely delivery, and maintain stakeholder satisfaction in an agile, global setting.

You will facilitate Scrum/Kanban ceremonies, manage backlogs and plans, and drive risk mitigation while communicating progress to stakeholders across time zones. A strong communicator with SDLC experience will thrive.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with a strong emphasis on Agile frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and facilitate virtual collaboration effectively.
• Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle and project management tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage multiple projects concurrently using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for project teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, backlogs, and progress tracking documentation.
• Ensure clear communication and collaboration among remote team members and stakeholders globally.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and impediments, proactively seeking solutions.
• Monitor project performance against key metrics and provide regular status updates.

Conocimientos

Project management

Agile

Remote collaboration

Communication

Organization

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

JIRA

Confluence

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Remote Project Manager to manage diverse projects within their dynamic, agile environments . This fully remote position allows you to contribute to impactful initiatives from the comfort of your home office, collaborating with distributed teams across various time zones. You will be responsible for guiding projects through their lifecycle, ensuring effective communication, timely delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction. This role is ideal for an organized and self-disciplined individual who thrives in a virtual setting and is adept at fostering collaboration remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects concurrently using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for project teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, backlogs, and progress tracking documentation.
• Ensure clear communication and collaboration among remote team members and stakeholders globally.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and impediments, proactively seeking solutions.
• Monitor project performance against key metrics and provide regular status updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management , with a strong emphasis on Agile frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and facilitate virtual collaboration effectively.
• Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle and project management tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• Access to modern remote collaboration tools and support.
• Work from anywhere within South Africa , fostering unparalleled work-life integration.