IT Project Manager
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Technical Project Manager (Remote – Startup Environment)
Location:RemoteType:Full-Time (Flexible Hours) (EU Work Hours)
About the Company
We are a fast-growing, early-stage software development agency working with startups and high-growth companies across Europe and the UAE.
Our model blends traditional client services with a venture-style approach, where we occasionally take equity in promising startups. We operate with a globally distributed team (primarily engineering talent in India) and are focused on delivering high-quality software solutions at competitive costs.
As we scale, we are looking for aTechnical Project Managerto act as the operational bridge between clients and our engineering teams — ensuring clarity, accountability, and execution across all projects.
The Role
This is ahands-on Technical Project Manager rolefocused on owning the delivery lifecycle across multiple software development projects.
You will be responsible for translating client requirements into clear execution plans, managing daily communication with developers, and maintaining strong client relationships through structured updates and accountability.
This role is critical to the company’s growth — you will effectively act as theright hand to the founder in running project delivery, enabling leadership to focus on scaling the business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Scoping & Planning
* Analyze client scopes of work and technical requirements
* Translate requirements into clear deliverables, timelines, and resource needs
* Answer core client questions:What will this cost?How long will it take?
* What will this cost?
* How long will it take?
2. Team Coordination (Daily Execution)
* Manage day-to-day communication with engineering teams (frontend, backend, full-stack)
* Run daily check-ins to track progress, unblock issues, and ensure accountability
* Ensure tasks are clearly defined and executed on time
3. Client Communication
* Lead weekly client update calls per project
* Clearly communicate:Progress from the previous weekUpcoming deliverablesRequired client inputs (design, feedback, approvals)
* Progress from the previous week
* Upcoming deliverables
* Required client inputs (design, feedback, approvals)
* Act as the primary point of contact between client and technical team
4. Delivery Oversight
* Monitor timelines and proactively address delays or risks
* Ensure quality and alignment with client expectations
* Maintain visibility across multiple concurrent projects
5. Process & Structure
* Bring structure to a fast-moving, startup environment
* Improve communication flows between distributed teams
* Implement lightweight systems to improve efficiency without slowing execution
What We’re Looking For
Core Requirements
* Proven experience as aTechnical Project Managerin software development
* Strong understanding of:Full-stack development workflowsSoftware delivery lifecycle
* Full-stack development workflows
* Software delivery lifecycle
* Ability to read and interpret technical scopes (without necessarily coding)
* Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
* Experience managing remote/distributed engineering teams
Key Traits
* Highly organized and detail-oriented
* Strong communicator — able to simplify technical concepts for clients
* Proactive and accountable — does not wait to be told what to do
* Comfortable in astartup environment (no rigid 9–5 structure)
* Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Nice to Have
* Experience working with offshore teams (India, Pakistan, etc.)
* Experience working with clients in Europe or the Middle East
* Background in agencies or service-based software companies
* Familiarity with tools like Jira, ClickUp, Trello, or similar
Working Style & Expectations
* Fully remote, async-first environment
* Flexible hours, but must be responsive and available for:Team coordination across time zonesClient meetings (primarily Europe/UAE time zones)
* Team coordination across time zones
* Client meetings (primarily Europe/UAE time zones)
* Occasional weekend or off-hours check-ins may be required
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 620 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →