Senior Remote Project Manager - SaaS

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Project Manager to lead complex SaaS product initiatives. You will guide strategy, drive delivery, and coordinate distributed teams across engineering, QA, and product management in a fully remote setting.

You will implement Agile/Scrum practices, manage scope and budgets, and communicate milestones to stakeholders while ensuring alignment with roadmaps and business goals in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience in SaaS or softwareDevelopment.
• Proven track record leading remote or distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum with software delivery focus.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of major SaaS projects remotely.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, QA in a virtual environment.
• Implement and refine Agile/Scrum practices for team performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies on releases.
• Communicate status and decisions to stakeholders via virtual channels.

Kenntnisse

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Communication

Software development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Remote Project Manager to lead complex projects for their SaaS (Software as a Service) product offerings. This is a fully remote position, requiring you to manage distributed teams and ensure the successful delivery of software solutions that meet evolving customer needs. You will drive project strategy, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure alignment with product roadmaps and business goals. This role offers the opportunity to shape impactful software projects from anywhere, working within a culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fully digital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major SaaS product development projects remotely.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful outcomes for complex software initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, QA, and other cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.
• Implement and refine Agile/Scrum methodologies for optimal team performance and delivery cadence.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies affecting software releases.
• Communicate project status, key decisions, and potential roadblocks to stakeholders effectively through virtual channels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Project Manager , with a strong focus on SaaS or software development projects.
• Proven experience managing projects entirely in a remote or distributed team setting.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks and best practices for software development.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, tailored for virtual interactions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and version control systems.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation package with significant performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility projects within a fast-growing SaaS company.