Senior Project Manager - IT & Software

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a highly motivated Senior Project Manager specializing in IT and software development to join our innovative team. This remote-first role focuses on planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects, collaborating with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to meet objectives.

The successful candidate will lead agile teams, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risks, and ensure quality throughout the SDLC.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT project management with software development focus.
• Proficient in Scrum and Kanban and project tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using agile methodologies.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among developers, QA, product owners, and designers.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Track progress, provide status reports, and manage change requests.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices across the SDLC.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Multi-project management

SDLC

Stakeholder management

Remote team collaboration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager specializing in IT and Software Development to join their innovative team in Pretoria . This remote-first role is critical for driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure projects meet objectives, timelines, and quality standards. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology from a remote setting, contributing significantly to the company's technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using agile methodologies.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, product owners, and designers.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Track project progress, provide regular status reports to stakeholders, and manage change requests effectively.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management , with a strong focus on software development projects.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) .
• PMP or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick days.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and conference attendance.