Senior Remote Agile Project Manager (South Africa)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Remote work flexibility

Certifications & development support

Modern development tools

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Remote Project Manager to lead agile software development projects from concept to deployment. This role is fully remote within South Africa, requiring strong communication and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies to drive product success and client satisfaction.

You'll collaborate with product owners, developers, QA testers, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, maintain robust backlogs, and mentor junior managers in Agile practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in project management with 4+ years leading Agile software projects.
• Proven ability to lead remote development teams and manage backlogs.
• Strong Scrum/Kanban experience and SDLC mastery.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile software projects from initiation to delivery, meeting sprint goals.
• Facilitate stand-ups, planning, reviews, and retrospectives for remote teams.
• Collaborate with product owners to define scope and manage product backlog.
• Ensure clear understanding of objectives and user stories across teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks, track velocity, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Promote Agile practices and drive continuous process improvement.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective remote communication.
• Oversee QA processes and delivery of robust software solutions.
• Mentor junior project managers and team members on Agile principles.

Skills

Agile project management

Remote team leadership

Effective communication

SDLC knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

CSM or PSM certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Remote Project Manager to lead agile software development projects from concept to deployment. This role is fully remote within South Africa, requiring strong communication and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies to drive product success and client satisfaction.

You'll collaborate with product owners, developers, QA testers, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, maintain robust backlogs, and mentor junior managers in Agile practices