Senior Remote Project Manager - SaaS

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office budget

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic SaaS product development initiatives with fully remote work. You will guide roadmaps, oversee development cycles, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality SaaS solutions across distributed teams.

The role requires 8+ years in project management within SaaS or software, strong Agile experience, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence. Remote collaboration is essential and cross-functional leadership is key.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, specifically within the SaaS or software development industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing full product lifecycle projects for web or mobile applications.
• Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models, cloud infrastructure, and software development principles.
• Exceptional remote leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of new SaaS product features and platforms.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for remote engineering and product teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure efficient sprint cycles for product development.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, and Marketing teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to software development and remote collaboration.
• Ensure product releases are well-documented, tested, and meet customer needs.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company, is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead strategic product development initiatives, operating fully remotely. This role is perfect for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and has a proven ability to manage complex software projects with distributed teams. You will guide product roadmaps, oversee development cycles, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality SaaS solutions that meet market demands. Join a forward-thinking company and shape the future of their product offerings from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of new SaaS product features and platforms.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for remote engineering and product teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure efficient sprint cycles for product development.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, and Marketing teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to software development and remote collaboration.
• Ensure product releases are well-documented, tested, and meet customer needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management , specifically within the SaaS or software development industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing full product lifecycle projects for web or mobile applications.
• Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models, cloud infrastructure, and software development principles.
• Exceptional remote leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• A highly competitive annual salary with generous stock options and performance bonuses.
• Completely remote working arrangement, offering global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and home office expenses.
• Opportunity to innovate and lead product development for a leading SaaS company.