Agile Project Manager Cape Town

Parvana; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Global project exposure

Job summary

Parvana is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead client-focused initiatives in digital marketing and SaaS delivery. You will manage multiple client projects, coordinate delivery teams, and translate technical concepts for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and timely delivery, with remote work opportunities and exposure to global projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of client-facing project management experience.
• PM qualifications such as PMBOK/Prince2 beneficial.
• Strong communication and proactive attitude.
• High emotional intelligence with transparency and empathy.
• Experience with digital, SaaS, cloud technologies.
• Familiar with Scrum and Kanban agile delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and clients.
• Strong risk identification and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client projects with finesse and enthusiasm.
• Foster client satisfaction and build partnerships and referenceable success stories.
• Craft key documents and collaborate with the delivery team.
• Translate technical concepts for clients and stay ahead of platform advancements.
• Manage project timelines and remove obstacles to ensure smooth delivery.
• Engage with PMO to optimise resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement and leverage global project reach.
• Anticipate and address challenges to keep projects on track.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Risk management

Education

PM qualifications a plus

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

About our client:

Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector, they seek individuals passionate about technical R&D and solution design, offering remote work opportunities.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the charge in implementing multiple client projects with finesse and enthusiasm.
• Foster client satisfaction, creating lasting partnerships and referenceable success stories.
• Craft key documents and collaborate closely with our dynamic delivery team.
• Empower clients by translating technical concepts and staying ahead of platform advancements.
• Navigate project timelines with ease, removing obstacles to ensure smooth delivery.
• Engage with our PMO community to strategize and optimise resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embrace the global reach of our projects.
• Stay vigilant, anticipating and addressing challenges to keep projects on track and thriving.

What you need:

• Qualification in Project Management / PMBOK / Prince2 or similar would be beneficial.
• 5+ years of client-facing project management experience.
• Critical thinker with strong communication skills and proactive attitude.
• High emotional intelligence with honesty, transparency, and empathy.
• Proven track record of timely project delivery.
• Understanding of digital, SaaS, and cloud-based technology.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks, with creative problem-solving.
• Familiarity with agile delivery processes like Scrum and Kanban.
• Confident in collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Drive for self-development and contributing to business growth.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Confluence, and JIRA; other PM tools a plus.
• Experience in Asset & Wealth Management, ideally within a large global firm a plus.
• Experience in Marketing, Digital, Distribution, or Client Reporting domains is also a plus.

Job ID: J104472