Agile Project Manager – R500 per hour – 12-month contract – Deliver transformative IT projects [...]

Acuity Consultants; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Consultants is seeking an Agile Project Manager for a 12-month hybrid contract in Cape Town. As a vital player in transforming the company's operations, you'll lead transformative software projects while collaborating closely with executive stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management certifications and extensive experience in large-scale software delivery.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of Project Management experience.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale software development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to delivery.
• Prepare business cases and feasibility studies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to manage project timelines.

Skills

Project Management Certification

Agile methodologies

Software Development

Education

Prince 2, PMP, CAPM, PMBOK

Job description

This is an incredible opportunity for a Project Manager to work for Africa’s LEADING financial & healthcare services and medical solutions company.

This is a 12-month contract based in Cape Town (hybrid), the rate on offer is R500 per hour.

THE COMPANY

This company is the leading provider of financial & healthcare services and medical solutions in Africa. This is a high-performing, delivery-driven environment and you will be delivering TRANSFORMATIVE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT projects across multiple business areas. This organization is currently transforming its environment and these projects will introduce the entire organization into a new way of working and operating.

THE ROLE

As Agile Project Manager, you will take projects from inception & ideation through to delivery of the final working solution. You will prepare business cases & feasibility studies for the Executive Team and analyse project impacts on business to ensure required actions are taken.

You will consistently manage and engage with very senior stakeholders on timelines as well as expected delivery of transformative IT projects within the business’ divisions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project Management Certification (Prince 2, PMP, CAPM, PMBOK)

3+ years Project Management experience

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Experience delivering large-scale software development projects