Senior Remote Software Project Manager

Placements24

Klerksdorp

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses based on performance

Health insurance

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Software Project Manager to lead critical software development initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will oversee the end-to-end SDLC, align development efforts with business strategy, and drive delivery with agile methodologies in a distributed engineering environment.

The role demands 6+ years of PM experience, strong leadership, remote collaboration skills, and a technical background in software architecture.

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years of experience in Software Project Management or a related role.
Proven success managing multiple software projects remotely.
In‑depth knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Strong technical background with an understanding of software architecture, development processes, and testing.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills adapted for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects using Agile methodologies.
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for development teams working remotely.
Facilitate effective communication between engineering teams, product managers, stakeholders, and clients.
Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies, ensuring smooth progress towards defined milestones.
Oversee the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring adherence to coding standards, quality assurance, and deployment best practices.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment for distributed engineering teams.