Remote Senior Project Manager - Agile Software Delivery

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote benefits package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Senior Project Manager to lead agile software delivery teams. You will own end-to-end delivery of multiple complex software initiatives, ensuring on-time, within-budget results in a fully remote, distributed setting.

Lead risk management, plan roadmaps, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement across Scrum, Kanban or SAFe practices. Strong communication with product owners and executives is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in project management with at least 5 years in agile software development.
• Experience leading remote and distributed project teams.
• Expert-level understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Strong technical understanding of SDLC.
• Excellent leadership, communication and remote engagement skills.
• Proficiency with agile PM tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent software projects using agile methods.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Develop detailed plans, roadmaps and release schedules with product owners and engineers.
• Mentor teams and foster continuous improvement in a remote setting.
• Identify and manage risks, impediments and dependencies.
• Ensure clear communication among distributed team members and stakeholders.
• Manage scope, requirements and quality to align with business goals.
• Track progress using agile metrics and report to leadership.
• Drive process improvements to boost velocity and delivery effectiveness.

Skills

Remote leadership

Agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban SAFe)

Jira/Confluence

Stakeholder communication

SDLC understanding

Budget management

Mentoring teams

Risk management

Delivering software projects

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge software development house, is seeking a highly accomplished and experienced Remote Senior Project Manager to lead their agile software delivery teams. This role is paramount in driving the successful execution of complex software projects from inception to deployment, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery. You will foster a collaborative, high-performing remote work environment, championing agile principles and best practices. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader passionate about remote work and agile methodologies to make a significant impact without geographic constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent software development projects using agile methodologies.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, roadmaps, and release schedules in collaboration with product owners and engineering teams.
• Mentor and guide project teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability in a remote setting.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, impediments, and dependencies.
• Ensure effective communication and transparency among distributed team members and stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, requirements, and quality, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Track project progress using agile metrics and provide regular, insightful reports to leadership.
• Drive process improvements to enhance team velocity and delivery effectiveness.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years specifically focused on agile software development.
• Demonstrated success in leading remote and distributed project teams.
• Expert-level understanding and practical application of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, adept at remote engagement.
• Proficiency with agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and digital collaboration platforms.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is required; PMP or PgMP is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree is an asset.
• Experience managing projects with budgets exceeding R8 million.
• Proven ability to foster team cohesion and productivity in a virtual environment.

Benefits

Our client provides a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with significant performance-based bonuses and annual salary adjustments.

• They offer a comprehensive remote benefits package, including excellent medical aid coverage, a generous retirement fund, and ample paid time off.
• Continuous professional development opportunities, including advanced agile training and certifications, are actively supported.
• This fully remote role offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere, contributing to our client's global success from Polokwane or beyond.