Remote Senior Project Manager - Software Development

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-from-home stipend

Tech allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off and flexible工作

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager specialized in software development to lead multiple projects from ideation to deployment within a fully remote team.

You will coordinate product managers, engineers, designers, and QA across distributed locations, applying Agile practices and strong governance to deliver high-quality software on schedule.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software project management experience, including senior roles.
• Proven track record delivering complex software projects using Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and related technologies.
• Experience working with distributed/remote teams and collaboration tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple software development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for development teams.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies; communicate blockers to stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and communication across distributed remote teams.
• Track progress, provide status updates, and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Software project management

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

SDLC knowledge

Remote collaboration tools

Leadership & stakeholder management

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager with a specialization in Software Development to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in guiding software projects from ideation through to successful deployment, ensuring seamless execution across distributed teams. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and QA specialists, fostering a cohesive and productive remote work environment. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile setting, possesses exceptional communication skills, and is adept at managing complex software lifecycles in a fully remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple software development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for development teams.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and budget, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies, proactively communicating potential blockers to stakeholders.
• Foster strong collaboration and communication channels within a distributed, remote team environment.
• Track project progress, provide regular status updates, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software project management, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects using Agile (Scrum, Kanban) methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and associated technologies.
• Experience working with distributed teams and a deep understanding of remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Asana, Jira).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, adaptable to a virtual setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Generous work-from-home stipend and technology allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company on innovative software solutions from Mossel Bay and beyond.