Agile Project Manager

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Agile Project Manager to implement Agile methodologies in software projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience, essential SAFe and Scrum certifications, and a proven track record of managing project budgets and stakeholder engagements effectively. This role offers a flexible work environment, with a focus on delivering quality results within project scope.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years working experience in project environment, with 5 years in a Project Manager role.
• SAFe certification and experience essential.
• Scrum Master certification and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects.
• Provide expert guidance to the software project team.
• Manage project budget and deliver projects on time.

Skills

Agile project management

Project management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Scrum Master

Education

Completed IT / BSc degree or related fields

Job description

Reference : PR

BE-3Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are looking for an Agile Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects with improved quality in accordance with business needs and strategic goals.
• Provide expert level guidance to software project team in terms of process, system, tools, methods as well as communication, integration and successful team dynamics through weekly facilitation sessions.
• Integrate with diverse stakeholders by engaging and facilitating with multiple diverse groups across a spectrum of wants and needs.
• Build professional relationships through engagement and regular communication and feedback with all stakeholders using quality metrics and project status reports as drivers.
• Ensure accurate cost estimation based on coverage of client requirements and project scope.
• Manage project budget within project scope.
• Deliver projects on target within due date, budget and according to scope and project governance.
• Ensure traceability of defined benefits throughout lifecycle of the project and elevate any deviations.
• Ensure management of scope including coverage of client requirements based on estimations.
• Manage delivery of project against agreed schedule.
• Meet requirements by providing advice to clients on the most appropriate Project management approach, identify project stakeholders, communicate their roles and define the level of participation in project, map their communication needs and manage stakeholder engagement strategies through the project plan.

Qualifications

• Completed IT / BSc degree or other related fields.
• 5-8 years working experience in project environment of which 5 years in a Project Manager role.
• SAFe certification and experience essential.
• Project management experience required.
• Agile project management experience required.
• Scrum Master certification and experience required.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note that most of our positions are remote; however, candidates should be residing within traveling distance as the circumstances of the opportunity can change.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly