Software Project Manager

Software Project Manager Job Details

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Software Project Manager to join our growing technology team. As a provider of customized services across multiple industries, we are committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that support our business and client initiatives.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about managing software projects from conception to delivery. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and resources, facilitate Agile processes, and ensure software projects are delivered efficiently and in alignment with business objectives.

Your work will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery, improving team collaboration, managing stakeholder expectations, and supporting the development of innovative software solutions. We value accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and effective project management.

Owerri

Competitive

Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage software development projects from initiation through deployment and post-release activities.
Manage the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring projects progress through appropriate planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance stages.
Use Jira to manage project tasks, user stories, bugs, sprint backlogs, workflows, and project progress.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Work closely with Software Developers, UI/UX Designers, QA Engineers, business stakeholders, and other teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Create and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and delivery timelines.
Break business requirements into actionable tasks, user stories, acceptance criteria, and deliverables in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor team performance and project progress, identify blockers, and coordinate timely resolutions.
Support change management by assessing the impact of scope changes on timelines, resources, and project objectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
2+ years of experience managing software development or technology projects.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Practical experience working with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of Jira and project/task management workflows.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional software development teams.
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, scope management, risk management, and stakeholder management.
Ability to translate business requirements into actionable project tasks and deliverables.
Strong understanding of software development, testing, deployment, and release processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of Scrum roles, artifacts, events, sprint planning, backlog management, and Agile principles.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI-ACP, PMP, or equivalent.
Experience working with software engineering, DevOps, QA, UI/UX, or product teams.
Knowledge of software development methodologies beyond Scrum, including Kanban or hybrid Agile approaches.
Experience working with Jira dashboards, reports, workflows, and Agile boards is an advantage.
Knowledge of product management and software product development principles.