It Project Manager

A 1 L; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract in Gauteng. The role requires extensive experience in leading technical projects within Agile environments, strong leadership skills, and a solid technical background. Ideal candidates will have certifications in Agile and project management. This is an opportunity to manage complex projects and lead teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development or related technical role.
• 5+ years leading technical projects in Agile environments.
• SAFe certification preferred.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Our client in telecommunications sector is looking for an IT Project Manager on a contract duration of 6 months.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in software development or a related technical role with increasing responsibility.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) leading technical projects and teams, preferably within a scaled Agile environment.
• Strong experience (typically 3+ years) facilitating Agile teams using Scrum, ideally within SAFe.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Solid technical background with expertise in software development, system architecture, and relevant technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects and navigate challenging situations within a scaled Agile context.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and tools specific to SAFe (e.g., alignment dashboards).
• SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SASM, SSM) is highly preferred.
• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) is a plus.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching technical team members within a SAFe environment.
• Experience managing projects across multiple teams within an ART.
• Familiarity with various software development methodologies and their integration within SAFe.