Agile Project Manager - Financial Services

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonus

Training and development programs

Subsidized gym memberships

Employee assistance programs

Discounts on financial products

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks an Agile Project Manager for a prestigious financial institution in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on delivering software projects using Agile methods, guiding teams, and enabling value delivery.

Strong Scrum/Kanban knowledge and a CSM/PSM certification are essential. Responsibilities include facilitating ceremonies, coaching teams, removing blockers, and ensuring backlog clarity with Product Owners.

Qualifikationen

• ,Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with at least 3 years as an Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master.
• Proven experience managing Agile software development projects from initiation to closure.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor development teams on Agile best practices and principles.
• Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a clear product backlog.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and resources within an Agile framework.
• Track and report on project progress, key metrics, and team performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the team.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between the project team, stakeholders, and other departments.

Kenntnisse

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Facilitation

Coaching

Jira

Confluence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious financial institution with a strong presence in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a skilled and certified Agile Project Manager to join their dynamic IT department. This role is crucial for the successful delivery of software development projects using Agile methodologies. You will be responsible for guiding project teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring the continuous delivery of value to the business. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile principles and frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban, and a proven ability to foster collaboration and drive efficiency within development teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant technological advancements within the banking sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor development teams on Agile best practices and principles.
• Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a clear and well-defined product backlog.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and resources within an Agile framework.
• Track and report on project progress, key metrics, and team performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the team.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between the project team, stakeholders, and other departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years specifically as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is mandatory.
• Proven experience in managing Agile software development projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, values, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Familiarity with the financial services industry is a strong asset.
• Must be able to work effectively in the Centurion, Gauteng area.

Benefits

• Our client provides a highly competitive salary, an annual bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, a retirement savings plan, and access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Opportunities for career progression within the organization are excellent.
• The company culture promotes collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance.
• Additional benefits include subsidized gym memberships, employee assistance programs, and discounts on financial products.
• Regular team-building events and a supportive management structure are in place.