Senior Software Project Leader - Remote & Agile Innovator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Professional development budget

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager specialized in software development to lead projects from a remote capacity. The role oversees the full lifecycle, guiding development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while managing timelines, scope, and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in project management with 5+ years in software projects, and hold a degree in CS/Engineering; PMP/CSM is a plus. Remote work offers flexibility and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in project management with at least 5 years in software development projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; PMP or CSM is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices.
• Experience leading distributed teams in a remote setup.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects using Agile methods.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, resources, and budget for efficient completion.
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate status and metrics to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Distributed teams

Remote environment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager specialized in software development to lead projects from a remote capacity. The role oversees the full lifecycle, guiding development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while managing timelines, scope, and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in project management with 5+ years in software projects, and hold a degree in CS/Engineering; PMP/CSM is a plus. Remote work offers flexibility and ongoing professional growth.