Senior Software Project Lead — On-Site, SDLC & Agile

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical + retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

State-of-the-art development tools

Vibrant company culture

Exposure to cutting-edge projects

Team events and outings

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive on-site software development initiatives in Gauteng. You will oversee cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and QA, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while upholding high quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software PM, deep SDLC understanding, and strong Agile experience. Leadership, stakeholder management, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence/Trello are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 8+ years of progressive project management in software development.
• Proven leadership of software development projects from conception to launch.
• Strong knowledge of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables for software development projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Lead and mentor software development teams to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee the SDLC with adherence to best practices and QA standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Software project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive on-site software development initiatives in Gauteng. You will oversee cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and QA, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while upholding high quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software PM, deep SDLC understanding, and strong Agile experience. Leadership, stakeholder management, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence/Trello are essential.