Development Project Manger

redPanda Software; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

redPanda Software in Cape Town is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead a software development team using Scrum/Agile, overseeing performance and delivery for client projects.

You will coordinate sprint ceremonies, report progress to clients, and manage stakeholder expectations while growing a high-performing team. The role requires proactive leadership, strong communication, and solid IT experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a software development team.
• 3+ years experience in a Software Development environment.
• IT related qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery management and sprint planning.
• Ensure delivery on time and in scope (backlog grooming, sprint planning, estimates, burn down reports).
• Manage capacity planning and achieve target efficiency per sprint.

Skills

Sprint planning

JIRA/Confluence

SAFe

Customer relationship

Conflict management

Performance management

Professional communication

Capacity planning

Time management

Education

IT related qualification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Purpose of the job

The main function of the Development Project Manager (DPM) is to lead a Software Development team, managing performance, behaviour, productivity, and team delivery by applying the Scrum/ Agile methodology. In this client facing role, the DPM provides feedback, updates, and reports to internal and external clients on the status of projects.

Purpose of the job

The main function of the Development Project Manager (DPM) is to lead a Software Development team, managing performance, behaviour, productivity, and team delivery by applying the Scrum/ Agile methodology. In this client facing role, the DPM provides feedback, updates, and reports to internal and external clients on the status of projects.

Key Resonsibilities

• Delivery Management
• Deliver on time and in scope (Backlog grooming, sprint planning, estimates and Burn down reports)
• Ensure teams are delivering on the capacity plan at 70% efficiency of Raw Capacity for each sprint
• Delivering quality by ensuring UAT failures are less than 5% for each UAT deployment
• Client and Stakeholders Management
• Provide progress reports and present the status of team(s) deliverables (Sprint Burn Down Reports) in weekly Operations meetings
• Manage client expectations, respond to client escalations and provide regular updates to clients as per the agreed timeframes
• Team Management
• Performance Management (set individual employee goals and conduct performance evaluations)
• Manage productivity and monitor time logging

Technical Skills Required To Do The Job

• Proficient with Capacity and Sprint planning
• Experience with task tracking tools, JIRA/ Confluence
• Scrum Principles (tracking, capacity, efficiency planning, ceremonies) - SAFe
• An ability to work under pressure
• Highly proactive
• Customer relationship management
• Coding languages and principles
• Conflict management
• Quality Control
• Performance Management
• Resource Planning, Project Management and Organizational Skills
• Professional Communication - Oral and Written

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• A minimum of 3 years experience leading a team
• A minimum of 3 years' experience within a Software Development environment
• IT related qualification
• Experience with Agile, Scrum
• Retail experience is advantageous
• A proven track record of successful project delivery

Recruitment Process

• Competency based interview to assess above requirements
• Applicable assessment
• Background checks