Remote Technical Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote hours

Competitive pay

Professional development budget

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Technical Project Manager to drive key technology initiatives from any location, supporting Bloemfontein operations. This role blends a strong technical background with expert project leadership to deliver complex IT projects within a fully remote framework.

You will manage software development lifecycles, infrastructure deployments, and system integrations, coordinating distributed engineering and product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in technical project management with SDLC understanding.
• Experience managing IT projects in remote or hybrid settings.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, databases, APIs, and modern architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technical projects, including software development and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and design to define requirements and specs.
• Develop detailed project plans, roadmaps, and timelines with dependencies.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure project success.
• Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders, including external partners.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Remote team management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Remote Technical Project Manager to drive critical technology initiatives from any location, supporting their operations in Bloemfontein . This role demands a strong technical background combined with exceptional project management skills to deliver complex IT projects within a fully remote framework. You will be pivotal in managing software development cycles, infrastructure deployments, and system integrations, ensuring seamless collaboration among distributed engineering and product teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically adept project leader to make a significant impact remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, including software development, system integrations, and infrastructure upgrades in a remote-first environment.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design teams to define project requirements, scope, and technical specifications.
• Develop detailed project plans, roadmaps, and timelines, managing dependencies and critical paths effectively.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges, ensuring project success and high-quality outcomes.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among all project stakeholders, including engineering teams, management, and external partners.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships for technical projects supporting Bloemfontein .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; PMP or Agile certification is a plus.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in technical project management , with a strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC).
• Proven experience managing complex IT projects, preferably within a fully remote or hybrid setting.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies, databases, APIs, and modern software architectures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, specifically adapted for remote teams.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Flexible remote working hours and location independence.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and home office equipment.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on technical excellence for our client's Bloemfontein -based projects.