Remote Senior Project Manager - Software Delivery Leader

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan contribution

Professional development allowances

Remote work

Flexible hours

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to drive the development and delivery of enterprise software solutions in a fully remote capacity. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage the full project lifecycle from planning to deployment, and collaborate with product owners and executives.

The role demands strong SDLC and Agile expertise, 7+ years of experience, and proven remote leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related technical field.
Minimum 7 years of proven project management experience in software development.
Experience managing multi-phase, enterprise-scale software projects.
Strong knowledge of SDLC and Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Trello.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end management of software development projects aligned with business objectives.
Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, deliverables, and resources.
Lead remote software teams and mentor team members.
Manage budgets, track expenditures, and keep projects within financial constraints.
Mitigate risks and dependencies to prevent delays.
Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders including product owners and leadership.
Implement agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) to optimize processes.
Ensure quality through testing and validation; manage vendor relations as needed.
Drive continuous improvement in project management practices.