Senior Agile Project Manager (Contract)

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage enterprise-wide agile software projects. The successful candidate will ensure alignment with business strategy, oversee project execution, and promote agile best practices.

Ideal candidates will have 8–10 years in project environments, PMP/Prince2 certifications, and strong skills in stakeholder management and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to drive continuous improvement and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in project environments, with 2–3 years on medium to high complexity projects.
• PMP/Prince2 and PGMP certifications are essential.
• Scrum Master and Scaled Agile certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Agile methodologies to improve software quality and delivery.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and mentor teams on agile practices.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage change effectively.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and scope.
• Track benefits, manage risks, and maintain governance standards.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Financial principles

Education

Matric and relevant Honours Degree

Tools

Agile tools

Job description

Purpose

Lead and manage enterprise-wide agile software projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy. Oversee planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and delivery while promoting agile best practices and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Agile methodologies to improve software quality and delivery.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and mentor teams on agile practices.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage change effectively.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and scope.
• Track benefits, manage risks, and maintain governance standards.
• Translate product requirements into actionable tasks.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and retrospectives.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Matric and relevant Honours Degree.
• PMP/Prince2 and PGMP certifications (essential).
• Scrum Master and Scaled Agile certifications (preferred).

Experience

• 8–10 years in project environments, with 2–3 years on medium to high complexity projects.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong grasp of project management, financial principles, and agile tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends, governance, and risk controls.

Behavioral Competencies

• Planning & Organizing
• Influencing & Decision Making
• Customer Orientation
• Trust Building & Applied Learning