Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Daily Meal

Free On-Site Gym

Group Life Cover

Work from home allowance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

DigiOutsource seeks a Senior Project Manager in Cape Town to oversee the delivery of large-scale Agile projects and ensure alignment with business goals.

You’ll manage cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Product Managers to refine backlogs and priorities, delivering high-value outcomes on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager with Agile delivery.
• Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional certifications such as CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, Certified SAFe Agilist (SA), or PMI-ACP.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent.
• Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Experience in risk management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
• A solid track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale Agile projects across various teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project charters, roadmaps, and schedules to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively managing dependencies.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with financial objectives.
• Track and report on project costs, variances, and financial performance metrics.
• Coach and mentor team members in Agile best practices, ensuring continuous improvement in delivery processes.
• Support cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and remove blockers to success.
• Act as a servant leader, empowering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with Product Managers to refine backlogs, prioritise work, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, build consensus, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Analyse project performance and leverage data-driven insights to improve Agile delivery.
• Drive initiatives for organisational Agile transformation and champion process optimisation.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in Agile methodologies and project management tools.

Skills

Senior PM

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Delivery excellence

Risk management

Education

Degree in Business Admin / IT / CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Who we are

We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.

At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We’re empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

The Senior Project Manager will oversee the delivery of complex, high-impact projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and maximising value delivery. The role involves managing multiple cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and driving successful project outcomes within scope, time, and budget constraints.

What you’ll be doing

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

Project Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale Agile projects across various teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project charters, roadmaps, and schedules to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively managing dependencies.

Financial Acumen

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with financial objectives.
• Track and report on project costs, variances, and financial performance metrics.

Team Leadership

• Coach and mentor team members in Agile best practices, ensuring continuous improvement in delivery processes.
• Support cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and remove blockers to success.
• Act as a servant leader, empowering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with Product Managers to refine backlogs, prioritise work, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, build consensus, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse project performance and leverage data-driven insights to improve Agile delivery.
• Drive initiatives for organisational Agile transformation and champion process optimisation.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in Agile methodologies and project management tools.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• 5–8 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager, with a strong emphasis on Agile delivery.
• A relevant degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional certifications such as CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Agilist (SA), or PMI-ACP.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent.
• Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Experience in risk management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
• A solid track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and budget.

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• Experience in leading digital transformation, IT or software development projects.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Background in coaching or implementing Agile transformations in organisations.

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:

• We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
• Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
• Free Daily Meal
• Free Massages On-site
• Free On-Site Gym
• Group Life Cover
• Funeral Fund Benefit
• Financial Services Assistance
• Curro School Fees Benefit
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Leadership Training
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Free Sleep Coaching
• On-site Barista
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy
• Work from home allowance
• Team Builds

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 27 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.

Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

Game on!

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.

Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The perfect place to work, play and grow!