It Project Manager

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa is seeking a seasoned professional with substantial software development experience and strong Agile project management skills to lead technical projects. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, including 5 years in leadership roles within Agile environments. Certifications such as SAFe Agilist and Scrum Master are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with increasing responsibility.
• 5+ years leading technical projects and teams in Agile environments.
• 3+ years facilitating Agile teams using Scrum.

Skills

Software development

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.