Remote Project Manager - Software Development

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work setup

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Project Manager to lead software development projects and drive successful delivery from concept to deployment. This fully remote role requires steering virtual teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality and timeliness across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in software PM, strong Agile expertise, and proven ability to coordinate remote teams using Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of project management experience in software development.
• Experience leading fully remote software development teams.
• Expertise in Scrum, Kanban and related agile practices.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication and leadership in a virtual setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of software projects using agile methodologies.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives for remote teams.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and required resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies in a virtual environment.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders.
• Ensure coding standards, QA processes and deployment schedules are followed.

Skills

Project management

Remote team leadership

Agile frameworks

SDLC knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Remote Project Manager to lead their software development projects. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge software solutions from anywhere. You will be responsible for guiding development teams through the entire project lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to schedules, and effective budget management. This role is ideal for a skilled project manager passionate about technology and adept at leading virtual teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and successful delivery of software development projects using agile methodologies.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for remote development teams.
• Oversee the definition of project scope, goals, deliverables, and required resources.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies in a virtual environment.
• Communicate project status, updates, and potential issues to stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure the development team adheres to coding standards, quality assurance processes, and deployment schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience, specifically in software development.
• Proven experience working with and managing fully remote software development teams.
• Expertise in agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and related tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities in a virtual setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work setup, maximizing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development and training.
• Access to modern technologies and collaborative tools.