Project Manager Scrum Master

TransUnion; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in credit information as a Scrum Master – Project Manager. You will manage multiple Scrum teams, ensuring effective project delivery while fostering collaboration and innovation. This role offers the chance to work with talented colleagues and cutting-edge technology, driving projects to success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience and 2 years in Scrum.
• Scrum Master certification or SAFe Lean Agile certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2 to 3 Scrum teams simultaneously.
• Lead projects, managing timelines, budgets, issues, risks, and scope changes.
• Ensure accountability for project outcomes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Organized

Assertive

Excellent communication

Excellent writing

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Office

JIRA

Job description

A global leader in credit information and information management services, TransUnion gives businesses, consumers, and the global community the power to achieve their goals. Businesses rely on us to better manage risk and customer relationships, while consumers can better manage credit to achieve their financial goals. We also help build strong economies and empower individuals worldwide.

Exceptional opportunities are emerging as we build on this foundation. Our growth strategy includes significant new investments globally, innovative solutions to help our clients succeed, and new ideas to expand our industry reach. Join us on this exciting journey. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

At TransUnion, we foster a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We continuously explore new technologies and tools to stay agile, offering our team the chance to develop current skills and acquire new capabilities while discovering their potential.

Become part of our team—work with talented colleagues, pioneering products, and cutting-edge technology.

We set ambitious goals and strive for new heights daily. This is an excellent time to join us as we uphold our values of integrity, service, reliability, and innovation. These principles guide our daily decisions and relationships with colleagues and clients. We believe in the power to achieve and are boldly steering it in new directions.

Role Overview: Scrum Master – Project Manager

The Scrum Master – Project Manager is responsible for defining, teaching, and enforcing good project and Scrum management practices. They possess a versatile toolkit to resolve complex, interdependent activities into manageable tasks, which are documented, monitored, and controlled. They adapt their approach to each project's context and constraints, managing a functional Scrum team with a focus on continuous delivery of project outputs, technical debt, information security, and production support.

1. Manage 2 to 3 Scrum teams simultaneously.
2. Define and agree on the Definition of Ready and Done with the team; ensure backlog grooming and prioritization; facilitate daily stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Grooming sessions, and Retrospectives using provided templates; track progress with burn-down charts; assist in Sprint planning and backlog prioritization; identify and manage impediments and dependencies; attend Scrum of Scrums; and manage defect backlogs and decision registers.

Additional Responsibilities

Manage 1 to 3 projects or 1 program concurrently, ensuring accountability for project outcomes. Lead projects with passion, following TU PSO processes, managing timelines, budgets, issues, risks, scope changes, and documentation. Define project roles and responsibilities, work closely with stakeholders, and perform proactive project tracking to identify potential issues early.

Qualifications

• Scrum Master certification or SAFe Lean Agile certification (advantageous)
• Tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years of project management experience and 2 years in Scrum
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and assertive
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to manage project scope, requirements, and client expectations effectively
• Proficient in MS Office and JIRA