Remote Project Manager - Software Development

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Project Manager specializing in software development to lead distributed teams from a home office, guiding projects through requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment in an agile, remote-first culture.

You will drive project plans, coordinate with product owners and stakeholders, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions while maintaining clear communication across time zones.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management focusing on software development.
• Experience with Scrum or Kanban.
• Strong SDLC knowledge and modern development practices.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/Business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Define project scope, objectives, user stories, and success criteria with product owners and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations for software teams.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for development teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, impediments, and dependencies to ensure smooth project flow.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders via virtual channels.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

SDLC knowledge

Project tools (Jira/Confluence/Asana)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Project Manager specializing in Software Development to lead projects from their home office. You will guide software development teams through the entire project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, and deployment. This role demands excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills to effectively manage distributed teams and complex technical projects. You will be instrumental in ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of innovative software solutions that meet client needs and drive business success, working within a collaborative, remote-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Define project scope, objectives, user stories, and success criteria in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for software teams.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for development teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, impediments, and dependencies to ensure smooth project flow.
• Communicate project status, key milestones, and risks to all relevant stakeholders effectively through virtual channels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on software development projects.
• Proven experience managing projects using Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern development practices.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills for a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based increments.
• Fully remote position offering extensive flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge software products with a talented team.