Remote Software Project Manager - Agile Leader

Placements24

South Africa

Remote

GBP 65,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Bonus potential

Professional growth & certifications

Medical and wellness programs

Collaborative remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Project Manager to own the full software development lifecycle for multiple projects. This remote role requires strong communication, agile expertise, and the ability to coordinate distributed teams from a home office.

You will lead planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring timelines and quality. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management with a focus on software development and proficiency with Jira/Confluence/Asana, working in a

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT or related field.
5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, especially in software development.
Proven experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) in remote/distributed teams.
Strong proficiency with project management tools (Jira/Confluence/Asana).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple software projects from initiation to closure in a remote setting.
Collaborate with product owners, developers, and QA to define scope and deliverables.
Facilitate agile ceremonies virtually (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
Create and maintain detailed plans, schedules, and budgets.
Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate when needed.