Remote Senior Program Manager: Lead Software Delivery

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Annual performance-based bonus

Professional development stipend

Home office equipment allowance

Flexible working hours

Virtual team-building activities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multiple software development initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will guide engineering teams, ensure delivery on time and within budget, and align projects with the strategic product roadmap across distributed time zones.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management, deep Agile experience, and strong leadership. Proficiency with Jira/Confluence, SDLC, CI/CD, and cloud technologies is essential, along with superb

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project and program management within software.
• Proven success in leading large-scale, complex software programs.
• Expertise in Agile/Scrum and distributed teams.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Asana.
• Strong SDLC, CI/CD, and cloud technologies understanding.
• Exceptional leadership and remote-team communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets of R500k+ and P&L responsibilities.
• Dedicated home office environment for remote work.

Aufgaben

• Define and manage program scope, objectives, and deliverables for multiple software projects.
• Develop detailed program plans including resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across time zones.
• Implement agile methodologies to optimize workflows and productivity.
• Ensure clear communication with stakeholders including executives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies with contingency plans.
• Monitor progress, KPIs, and provide reports to stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in software lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners as needed.

Kenntnisse

Agile/Scrum

Distributed teams

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget mgmt

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Asana

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multiple software development initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will guide engineering teams, ensure delivery on time and within budget, and align projects with the strategic product roadmap across distributed time zones.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management, deep Agile experience, and strong leadership. Proficiency with Jira/Confluence, SDLC, CI/CD, and cloud technologies is essential, along with superb