Remote Project Manager - Agile Software Development

Placements24; Randfontein; Remote; ZAR 1,503,000 - 2,504,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager to lead Agile software development projects with a globally distributed team. You will drive scrum ceremonies, backlog management, and project visibility across time zones, ensuring high-quality software delivery and stakeholder alignment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, ownership, and a passion for agile practices, enabling continuous improvement and rapid delivery in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Agile software development projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to drive project success in a distributed/remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage product/backlog priorities and track progress.
• Identify and remove impediments to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Communication

Organization

Backlog management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented and experienced Remote Project Manager to join their globally distributed team, specializing in Agile software development projects. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to lead and manage software development lifecycles from initiation to deployment, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across different time zones. The ideal candidate will be a master of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, and have a proven ability to drive project success in a virtual environment. You will be responsible for facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, as well as managing backlogs, tracking progress, and removing impediments. This role is crucial for ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet client needs and business objectives. The position requires a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for agile principles. You will leverage cutting-edge collaboration tools to maintain seamless communication and project visibility. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agile best practices within the engineering teams, contributing significantly to the company's innovative product development efforts. This remote role provides flexibility and the chance to work on impactful projects without geographical constraints.