Senior SDLC Project Manager - Remote & Agile

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for cutting-edge products. This fully remote role emphasizes agile leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery excellence in a remote-first environment.

You will guide projects from concept to deployment, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget adherence while fostering high-performing teams. A strong track record in software projects and PMI/CSM credentials are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in project management with software deliverables.
• Proven track record delivering complex software projects using agile methods.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software projects through the full SDLC.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Refine agile processes (Scrum, Kanban) to boost productivity.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, QA, and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and manage issues and dependencies proactively.
• Provide regular status updates and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

PM certification (PMP/CSM)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

CI/CD familiarity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for cutting-edge products. This fully remote role emphasizes agile leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery excellence in a remote-first environment.

You will guide projects from concept to deployment, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget adherence while fostering high-performing teams. A strong track record in software projects and PMI/CSM credentials are highly desirable.