Remote Project Manager - SaaS Platform Development

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Project Manager to lead the development and enhancement of a core SaaS platform for clients in South Africa. You will guide cross-functional teams through the full SDLC in a remote-first culture.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in software project management, strong Agile experience, and a proven ability to manage remote engineering and product squads, delivering high-quality features on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in project management for software/SaaS projects.
• Proven experience leading Agile (Scrum/Kanban) projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead remote development teams.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficient with PM tools such as Jira/Confluence/Trello.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of SaaS platform projects from ideation to deployment.
• Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Define scope, objectives and deliverables with Product Management and Eng leads.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Foster collaboration among development teams, QA and DevOps.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality features meeting user needs and business goals.
• Provide regular updates on status and milestones to stakeholders.
• Champion agile best practices and drive continuous process improvement.
• Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making within teams.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Remote team leadership

SDLC knowledge

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly scaling technology company specializing in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. They are seeking a seasoned and highly organized Remote Project Manager to lead the development and enhancement of their core SaaS platform. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from any location in South Africa. You will be instrumental in guiding cross-functional engineering and product teams through the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and improvements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage complex software projects in an agile environment. This role offers the chance to shape a leading SaaS product and contribute to a dynamic, remote-first culture. Our client values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of SaaS platform development projects, from ideation to deployment and iteration.
• Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with Product Management and Engineering leads.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration among development teams, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software features that meet user needs and business objectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular, clear updates on project status and key milestones.
• Champion agile best practices and drive continuous improvement within the development process.
• Facilitate effective problem-solving and decision-making within project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on software development and SaaS products.
• Proven experience managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote development teams effectively.
• Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and common development practices.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, adapted for a remote setting.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience and remote work capabilities, along with performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance are provided.
• We invest in our employees' growth through generous allowances for professional development, including courses, conferences, and certifications.
• This fully remote role offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to work with a talented, global team.