Scrum Manager

SOLIDitech; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A software engineering company in Cape Town is seeking a highly motivated Scrum Manager to facilitate project deliveries. You will oversee project planning, manage team sprints, and ensure high-quality delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in Scrum methodologies, strong leadership skills, and a tertiary qualification. Join a collaborative environment and make a significant impact on software delivery and team performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with the Scrum methodology and Agile practices.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Experience with project capacity and utilisation planning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly roadmap planning with stakeholders.
• Run team sprint planning meetings to refine project features.
• Prepare and present regular project progress and risk reports.

Skills

Self-motivated team player

Excellent English communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with Agile practices

Education

Tertiary degree or qualification

Project management or Scrum Master certification

Job description

Scrum Manager

Are you a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master or Project Manager with a passion for guiding teams to success? Do you have a knack for fostering collaboration, removing obstacles, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard? If so, we want to hear from you!

SOLIDitech, a leading software engineering company, is seeking a highly motivated Scrum Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving project deliveries across multiple initiatives, supporting our Development Managers and Team Leads to ensure our projects are consistently planned, managed, and delivered with excellence.

What you'll be doing:

As a Scrum Manager, you will be a key part of our project delivery engine. You'll be responsible for:

• Scrum Management & Planning:
  • Facilitate monthly roadmap planning with internal stakeholders, product owners, and development managers to prioritise and track projects.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define high-level project milestones and estimate delivery dates and effort.
  • Run team sprint planning meetings to communicate and refine project features.
  • Facilitate daily Scrum meetings to help teams prioritise tasks, resolve impediments, and track progress.
  • Identify and monitor project risks, escalating them to the relevant team leads and proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare and present regular project progress and risk reports to stakeholders.
  • Manage project delivery and quality, ensuring adherence to time, budget, and scope.
• Release Management:
  • Ensure that software teams deliver periodic SOLID application releases for each project.
  • Monitor that weekly releases are thoroughly tested and formally communicated to stakeholders.
  • Ensure all periodic releases are performed in accordance with SOLIDitech's processes and procedures.
  • Escalate and help resolve any problems detected with a weekly release.
• Process Improvement:
  • Facilitate regular team meetings to identify and improve team processes and efficiencies.
  • Drive the implementation of changes to enhance quality and efficiency.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Required Skills & Attributes:
  • A self-motivated, action-and-results-oriented team player.
  • Inquisitive nature with a focus on understanding requirements and priorities.
  • Highly organised with excellent prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Strong reporting skills.
  • Experience with project capacity and utilisation planning.
  • Strong leadership, time management, and project management skills.
  • Proven experience with the Scrum methodology and Agile practices.
  • The ability to distill and communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A passion for agile software delivery and motivating software engineers.
  • Must have a valid Code 08 South African driver’s license.
• Qualifications & Experience:
  • A tertiary degree or qualification is recommended.
  • Project management or Scrum Master certification is highly recommended.
  • Project management experience in the IT/software industry is advantageous.
  • A proven track record of successful project delivery.
  • A technical background would be beneficial.
  • Strong presentation and training skills are a strong advantage.

Why SOLIDitech?

At SOLIDitech, you will be a vital part of a collaborative and innovative environment. We offer a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will directly influence project outcomes and team success. You'll work alongside talented professionals and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our software delivery and overall company performance.

If you are a proactive and skilled Scrum Manager ready to take on a new challenge, we invite you to apply and join our journey of engineering brilliant solutions.