Senior Agile Project Manager — IT & Software Delivery

Placements24

George

On-site

ZAR 550,000 - 900,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement annuity

Training and certifications in Agile

Team building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead critical IT projects from our George office in the Western Cape. You will guide teams through the full lifecycle using Agile methodologies, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities include managing software development lifecycles and infrastructure upgrades, tracking risks, and delivering high‑quality solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years IT project management experience with a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification is highly desirable.
Proven experience in managing software development lifecycles and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage IT projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Develop detailed project roadmaps, manage backlogs, and prioritize tasks to meet project objectives.
Facilitate communication between development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve impediments.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet client requirements and business goals.
Track project performance metrics and provide regular status reports to senior management.