Remote Project Manager - Agile SDLC Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Remote work with flexibility

Professional development

Career advancement

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead software development projects across the full SDLC. You will plan, execute, and deliver initiatives on time and within budget, coordinating with engineers, QA, product owners, and stakeholders in a remote South Africa setting.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in project management, strong Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban), and proficiency with Jira, Asana or Trello.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in project management for software development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software development projects from conception through to deployment and maintenance.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage and track project progress using project management tools, identifying and resolving impediments.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to development teams, management, and stakeholders.
• Manage change requests and scope creep, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes are followed.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, promoting open communication and accountability.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Skills

SDLC management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Budget and risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead software development projects across the full SDLC. You will plan, execute, and deliver initiatives on time and within budget, coordinating with engineers, QA, product owners, and stakeholders in a remote South Africa setting.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in project management, strong Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban), and proficiency with Jira, Asana or Trello.