Remote Senior Software Delivery Lead

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Paid time off

Richards Bay remote option

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end software projects for a remote-first client in South Africa. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage scope, timelines, and budgets, and ensure delivery aligns with business strategy.

You will mentor junior PMs, advocate agile practices, and collaborate with international stakeholders. The role offers remote work from anywhere in SA, competitive pay, medical aid, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in software project management.
• Proven track record leading remote, cross-functional software projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full lifecycle of software development projects from conception to release.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business strategy.
• Develop detailed plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Facilitate communication among distributed teams and stakeholders.
• Mitigate project risks and dependencies; provide regular status updates.
• Ensure adherence to Agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior PMs and team members to foster excellence.
• Oversee QA and testing to ensure successful deployments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end software projects for a remote-first client in South Africa. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage scope, timelines, and budgets, and ensure delivery aligns with business strategy.

You will mentor junior PMs, advocate agile practices, and collaborate with international stakeholders. The role offers remote work from anywhere in SA, competitive pay, medical aid, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.