Durban Agile Project Lead — Software Delivery

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Durban

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Agile Project Manager to lead software delivery initiatives from our Durban office. You will guide teams through planning, execution, deployment and iteration, championing agile practices and removing impediments while collaborating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in agile project delivery, strong facilitation and coaching skills, and experience with Jira/Confluence.

Qualifications

5+ years as an Agile PM/Scrum Master in software delivery.
Experience with Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Strong understanding of the SDLC and product delivery.
Bachelor's degree in CS/IT; CSM or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach teams on agile principles and values to improve delivery.
Manage scope, priorities, and backlog to align with business goals.
Identify and resolve impediments and risks affecting delivery.
Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and teams for clarity.
Ensure timely releases that meet sprint goals and quality standards.
Track progress with agile metrics and report to stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative, empowered team culture for continuous improvement.