Project Manager and Scrum Master

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town seeks an experienced Project Manager and Scrum Master to lead one or two software teams and manage multi-team projects across the organisation.

You will drive agile practices, ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget, and collaborate with stakeholders while coaching teams in Scrum and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• PMP/PRINCE II experience/certification advantageous.
• Experienced using JIRA for Scrum and Kanban boards.
• 5+ years IT Project Manager experience in fast-paced software development.
• 3+ years proven Scrum Master experience for software teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized; understands product development processes.
• Experience running large or multiple Scrum teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with continuous improvement focus.
• Excellent people management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to handle several projects concurrently.
• Ability to facilitate and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Flexibility with rigorous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
• Develop project scope and objectives.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop and maintain detailed plans to track progress and provide status.
• Manage key deliverables/tasks with internal team.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems and tools.
• Perform risk management and escalation when needed.
• Manage operational activities within a Scrum team.
• Handle several projects concurrently.
• Provide day-to-day stakeholder liaison and manage relationships and delivery.
• Manage delivery of change through Agile Scrum processes.
• Coach teams to apply Agile methodologies effectively.
• Escalate commercial issues and identify business opportunities.
• Collaborate with peers in Project Chapter.
• Oversee financial management of projects and Scrum teams.

Skills

PMP/PRINCE2 experience

JIRA proficiency

Excellent communication

Organised / structured

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

PMP/PRINCE II certification

Tools

JIRA

Scrum & Kanban boards

Job description

About the job Project Manager and Scrum Master

Key purpose:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Manager and Scrum Master. The successful applicant will be the scrum master of one or two software development teams. This person will also manage software development projects where the project involves more than one scrum team in the organisation.

This position requires a high-energy, self-motivated, structured, analytical individual with strong people and project management skills. The successful applicant must be comfortable with working in a dynamic, diverse, fast paced, continually evolving and results-driven environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scope and objectives
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop and maintain detailed plan to track progress and to provide status feedback to stakeholders
• Manage key deliverables/tasks with internal team
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Perform risk management, manage risks and escalate when needed
• Manage operational activities within a scrum team
• Manage several projects concurrently (multi-tasking)
• Provide day-to-day stakeholder liaison and be responsible for relationship management, project management and delivery
• Manage delivery of change through the Agile scrum processes
• Coach the team to effectively apply Agile methodologies
• Escalate commercial issues, where appropriate, including potential business opportunities
• Play an active role in the Project Chapter - collaborating with peer group
• Financial management of project and scrum team

Qualifications, experience and competencies:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• PMP/PRINCE II experience/certification will be advantageous
• Experienced using JIRA for Scrum and Kanban boards
• At least 5 years work experience in an IT Project Manager role in a fast-paced software development environment
• At least 3 years proven experience as Scrum Master of software development teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be well organised and understand the product development process
• Proven experience running large or multiple scrum teams
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a desire to drive continuous improvement through the project lifecycle
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to demonstrate stakeholder management responsibilities.
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Ability to facilitate and manage stakeholder expectations
• Flexibility whilst giving rigorous attention to detail

Strengths:

• The natural tendency to take ownership and responsibility
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, effective planning and organisational skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
• A can-do attitude and a passionate and positive outlook on life
• Ability to handle pressure
• Interest in analysing problems and possible solutions
• Strong team player
• Self-driven learner, interested in technology
• Ability to make decisions and execute
• The ability to form relationships with clients and fellow colleagues
• Strong planning, organisational and budgeting skills