Technical Project Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium salary

Health & wellness programs

Remote work stipend

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to spearhead complex technology initiatives. This fully remote role demands a blend of technical acumen and leadership to manage software development, infrastructure, and system integration projects across global teams.

You will drive schedules, budgets, risk management, and ensure delivery with Agile and DevOps practices. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to collaborate with stakeholders in a distributed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in technical project management, focusing on software projects.
• Experience with complex system integrations, cloud deployments, or large-scale software development.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and DevOps.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with remote-friendly technical project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of technical projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, technical requirements, and success criteria.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional technical teams, including software developers, engineers, and QA testers.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
• Facilitate clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders in a virtual environment.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to spearhead complex technology projects. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and project leadership, crucial for managing software development, infrastructure, and system integration initiatives. Operating in a fully remote capacity, you will collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. This is an exceptional chance for a technically adept project leader to drive significant technological advancements and contribute to a culture that prioritizes remote collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of technical projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, technical requirements, and success criteria.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional technical teams, including software developers, engineers, and QA testers.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication between technical teams and business stakeholders in a virtual environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with a strong emphasis on technical or software projects .
• Proven experience managing complex system integrations, cloud deployments, or large-scale software development.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies , and DevOps principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with technical project management tools and collaboration platforms is essential for remote work .

Benefits

• Premium annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Global comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Generous remote work stipend and professional development fund.
• Flexible working hours and ample paid time off.
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and shape product direction.