Senior Agile Project Manager (Contract)

The Focus Group

  • Sandton, Johannesburg
  • R10,000-15,000 per month
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
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

The Focus Group

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