Remote Senior Project Manager - Software Engineering

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level bonuses

International health coverage

Home office budget and support

Unlimited vacation policy

Conference attendance opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Remote Senior Project Manager to lead critical software engineering initiatives. This role operates entirely remotely, guiding global teams through development and deployment while delivering high quality and strategic business outcomes.

You will champion Agile practices, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software project leadership, strong remote leadership, SDLC/CI-CD expertise, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, focused on software engineering leadership.
• Experience managing complex software projects in distributed or remote settings.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects in a remote environment.
• Lead cross-functional teams including developers, testers, designers, and product owners.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Implement and refine Agile development processes, facilitating ceremonies and team efficiency.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and changes to maintain momentum.

Skills

10+ years project management

Remote team leadership

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a distinguished Remote Senior Project Manager to spearhead critical software engineering initiatives. This role operates entirely remotely, demanding a leader capable of guiding global teams through the intricacies of software development and deployment. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, meeting high-quality standards and strategic business goals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement regardless of geographical distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex software engineering projects in a remote environment.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, designers, and product owners, fostering strong collaboration and clear communication channels.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Implement and refine Agile development processes, facilitating ceremonies and ensuring team efficiency.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and changes, ensuring transparency and timely resolution to maintain project momentum.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on software engineering leadership.
• Proven success managing complex software development projects, preferably in a distributed or remote setting.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills for remote team dynamics.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation with substantial performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive international health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous home office setup budget and ongoing technical support.
• Unlimited vacation policy and commitment to work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advanced professional development and conference attendance.