Agile Project Manager - 12 Month Contract
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Contract
- Full-time
- Project Leadership: Manage and deliver medium to large projects from inception to completion, adhering to scope, budget, and timelines.
- Agile Mentorship: Actively provide mentorship and coaching on agile best practices to project teams, fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.
- Task Alignment: Collaborate closely with the product manager to translate epics, stories, and sprint items into actionable tasks for the delivery team.
- Resource Management: Ensure that the team is working on the right tasks at the right time, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
- Certifications: Maintain and utilize SAFe, Project Management, and Scrum Master certifications effectively.
- Tools Proficiency: Utilize tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project to streamline project management processes.
- SAFe Certification: Essential for this role.
- Project Management Certification: Essential, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Agile Project Management Experience: Essential, with a strong understanding of agile methodologies.
- Scrum Master Certification: Essential, with experience in guiding teams through the Scrum framework.
- Tool Proficiency: Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project is crucial for effective project management.
- Financial Services Experience: Preferred, as experience in this industry will be advantageous.