Remote Project Manager - Agile Transformation

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a company-wide Agile transformation in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will guide teams across departments, embedding Agile principles to increase agility and efficiency.

You will drive coaching programs, facilitate ceremonies, and remove impediments, ensuring progress is measured and aligned with strategic goals. Strong communication and stakeholder management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, CS, or related field.
• Advanced Agile certifications (CSM/CSPO/SAFe) are essential.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in Agile transformations.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change in a fully remote context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Agile transformation initiative across the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement Agile coaching and training programs for teams and leadership.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) in a fully remote setting.
• Identify and remove impediments to Agile adoption and progress, collaborating with stakeholders.
• Measure and report on the progress and impact of the Agile transformation.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning among teams.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead their organization-wide Agile transformation . This fully remote role requires a leader adept at fostering change, guiding teams through Agile adoption, and embedding Agile principles into the company culture. You will work with various departments, from engineering to marketing and operations, to implement Agile methodologies and best practices. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication and facilitation skills, a deep understanding of Agile frameworks, and a proven ability to drive successful transformations in a distributed work environment, leading to increased agility and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Agile transformation initiative across the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement Agile coaching and training programs for teams and leadership.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) in a fully remote setting.
• Identify and remove impediments to Agile adoption and progress, working collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Measure and report on the progress and impact of the Agile transformation, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning among teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, CSPO, SAFe Agilist) are essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with at least 5 years focused on Agile methodologies and transformations.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizational change and Agile adoption in a fully remote context .
• In-depth knowledge of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean) and their practical application.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills .
• Experience with Agile project management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible and fully remote work arrangement offering excellent work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the future of the company's operational agility and efficiency.