Program Manager

OneCart; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager to drive strategic initiatives and lead cross-functional teams. This role involves overseeing project execution, stakeholder management, and performance evaluation to ensure alignment with the company’s objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT and project management, with a focus on Agile methodologies. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will shape the future of projects and contribute to the overall success of the organization. If you are passionate about driving results and fostering collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of IT experience with 2-3 years in project management.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and monitoring to meet objectives.
• Facilitate communication among teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Job description

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Strategic Planning

• Collaborating with product managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project goals, objectives, and timelines aligned with the overall product strategy.

Project Management

• Leading the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, including defining project scope, allocating resources, managing budgets, and mitigating risks

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among various teams, such as engineering, design, operations, growth to ensure alignment and smooth execution of projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure satisfaction among internal and external stakeholders by effectively communicating project status, managing expectations, and addressing concerns or issues promptly.

Performance Measurement and Evaluations

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success.
• Monitor program performance against established metrics and benchmarks.
• Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Identify potential risks and dependencies that may impact program success.
• Assess the likelihood and potential impact of risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor risk triggers and implement contingency plans to minimize disruptions.

Communication and Reporting

• Communicate program status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports, presentations, and dashboards.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure alignment and transparency.

Program Management

• Lead the Grooming, Planning, Review and Retrospective meetings with project team.
• Run development sprints, manage JIRA stories for business and track their progress.
• Track and report project progress to the leadership team.
• Create and manage weekly & monthly Agile Compliance reports.
• Work with clients, Ops and IT team for planning & execution of release.
• Work closely with Development team, Business / Ops & QA teams to ensure story readiness / delivery.
• Plan and coordinate production deployment along with alignment from all stakeholders.
• Experience to provide training to the team on the agile methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to resolve conflict with a continual focus on the Scrum values of openness, honesty, commitment, courage, and respect.
• Adept at identifying and removing impediments slowing the Development team down, as well as shielding the team from external interruptions and distractions.
• Experience to provide training to the team on the agile methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to resolve conflict with a continual focus on the Scrum values of openness, honesty, commitment, courage, and respect.
• Adept at identifying and removing impediments slowing the Development team down, as well as shielding the team from external interruptions and distractions.

Effective teamwork and Self –Management

• Take ownership of driving your career development (skills and knowledge)
• Plan and priorities, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands to achieve agreed deliverables
• Follow any lawful and reasonable instruction from your line manager
• Act as part of the HR team by assisting other members of the team to achieve common goals
• Consistently live and be an example of the Company’s values
• Timely reporting of all instances of suspected or proven fraud via the appropriate reporting channel
• Adherence to the company policies and associated company policies and procedures

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience required for this position

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8 - 10 years overall IT experience out of which 2-3 years should be in project or program management.

Working conditions

• Hybrid office work model
• You may be required to work overtime work from time to time to meet agreed deadlines.