Technical Project Lead (Remote)

Hire Feed; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Feed is seeking a Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE to drive planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering initiatives across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, aligning with business objectives and technical excellence.

You will implement agile processes, partner with engineering, product, and stakeholders, monitor KPIs, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of high-impact solutions while embracing cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software projects in complex environments.
• Proficiency with Agile, Scrum, Kanban and tooling like Jira/Trello.
• Strong background in software development and coding best practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software engineering projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, and success criteria.
• Oversee resource allocation, risk management, and dependency resolution across technical and non-technical teams.
• Implement agile methodologies to streamline workflows and improve team productivity.
• Monitor project health through KPIs, reporting progress to leadership and adjusting strategies as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Agile frameworks

Stakeholder communication

Software development knowledge

Tools

Jira

Trello

Job description

We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE to work on a full-time basis. This role drives the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical excellence. The position requires oversight of cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end software engineering projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, and success criteria.
• Oversee resource allocation, risk management, and dependency resolution across technical and non-technical teams.
• Implement agile methodologies to streamline workflows and improve team productivity.
• Monitor project health through KPIs, reporting progress to leadership and adjusting strategies as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience leading software engineering projects with a track record of delivery in complex environments.
• Proficiency in project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Strong technical background in software development or engineering, with exposure to coding best practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable project plans.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge gaps between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

More About the Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Software Development industry, contributing to the delivery of scalable, high-performance software solutions. The position provides exposure to cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative environment focused on innovation and impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.