Remote Software Development Project Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Software Development Project Manager to lead remote teams in delivering high-quality software solutions across the full lifecycle.

You will drive Agile planning, coordinate with product owners, and ensure timely sprints, releases, and milestones while maintaining a collaborative remote culture.

This role offers a fully remote environment with a competitive salary plus performance bonuses and a strong emphasis on professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience managing software development projects, with a strong emphasis on Agile practices.
• Experience with distributed teams and remote delivery.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Git.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using Agile practices.
• Define scope, requirements, and success metrics with product owners.
• Manage distributed teams across developers, QA, design, and DevOps.
• Oversee sprints, releases, and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify risks and communicate status to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Software Development Project Manager to lead remote teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. This role is critical for managing the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively. You will foster a collaborative and productive remote working environment, driving innovation and timely delivery of software products that meet stringent technical and business requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of software development within a progressive, fully remote organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Define project scope, requirements, technical specifications, and success metrics in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
• Manage project teams, including developers, QA engineers, designers, and DevOps specialists, fostering a high-performance remote culture.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely completion of sprints, releases, and milestones.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and technical challenges.
• Communicate project status, key decisions, and potential impediments to stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience managing software development projects, with a strong emphasis on Agile practices.
• In-depth understanding of software development processes, technologies, and architectures.
• Proven ability to manage distributed teams and deliver complex software projects remotely.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive performance-based bonuses.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.
• A truly remote work environment with a supportive and collaborative team culture.