Senior IT Project Lead — Agile & SDLC (Hybrid)

QE Services IT Recruitment; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Agile) with a strong software development background. The role involves comprehensive project planning, stakeholder management, and team leadership within a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in software development, and possess a PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT, with at least 5 years in software development.
• In-depth understanding of system development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies, preferably Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budget.
• Lead project teams to execute plans efficiently, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, communicating project updates clearly.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

IT Degree or Diploma

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

A leading IT recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Agile) with a strong software development background. The role involves comprehensive project planning, stakeholder management, and team leadership within a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in software development, and possess a PMP certification.