Senior Agile Project Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Career development opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Agile Project Manager to drive complex projects in a remote-first environment. You will guide teams through the agile lifecycle, remove impediments, and enable continuous improvement across development teams.

The role demands servant leadership, a passion for agile principles, and the ability to manage multiple high-impact projects from anywhere. Join a flexible, innovative organization that values delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• CSM or PSM certification required.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks.
• Experience managing remote or distributed agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach agile teams in adopting Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Facilitate all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and resources, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify, track, and resolve project impediments and risks proactively.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment, promoting continuous improvement.
• Communicate project status and metrics effectively to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum & Kanban

Stakeholder communication

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Agile Project Manager to drive complex projects within their remote-first organization. This role is central to fostering agile practices, ensuring efficient project delivery, and enabling continuous improvement across development teams. You will be responsible for guiding teams through the agile development lifecycle, removing impediments, and facilitating effective collaboration. The ideal candidate is a servant leader, passionate about agile principles, and capable of managing multiple, high-impact projects simultaneously from anywhere. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape agile adoption and drive innovation in a flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach agile teams in adopting and adhering to Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Facilitate all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and resources, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify, track, and resolve project impediments and risks proactively.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment, promoting continuous improvement.
• Communicate project status and metrics effectively to stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile principles and frameworks.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience managing remote or distributed agile teams effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive remote work package, including home office stipends.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Significant investment in professional development and certifications.