Senior Software Delivery Lead — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development and training

Dynamic and innovative work环境

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Bloemfontein to lead software development lifecycles, from requirements to deployment and post-launch support. The role requires 7+ years in project management, with 5+ years in software projects, and strong Agile/SDLC expertise.

You will manage development teams, collaborate with product owners, and ensure timely, within-budget delivery in a hybrid work setup with in-office interactions in Bloemfontein, Free State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience, with 5+ years leading software development projects.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and software project delivery.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar PM tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• PMP or CSM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software development projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with product owners and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans with resource allocation and timelines.
• Manage software development teams and foster collaboration.
• Oversee execution of development sprints and adherence to Agile methods.
• Facilitate sprint reviews, retrospectives, and stakeholder updates.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement timely solutions.
• Ensure software quality through testing and QA processes.
• Communicate project status and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Agile leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Jira/Confluence

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Bloemfontein to lead software development lifecycles, from requirements to deployment and post-launch support. The role requires 7+ years in project management, with 5+ years in software projects, and strong Agile/SDLC expertise.

You will manage development teams, collaborate with product owners, and ensure timely, within-budget delivery in a hybrid work setup with in-office interactions in Bloemfontein, Free State.