Agile IT Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Our Client is looking for a  Agile IT Project Manager to Join their Team

POSITION INFO:
Area: Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

Role:

• Manage and deliver Software Development IT projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed in line with the business strategy.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate projects within the Company for new and existing clients.
• Develop and maintain project plans.
• Lead the planning and execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives and Showcases.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent team culture by promoting Agile values and principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations.
• Champion the Agile framework and processes within the team
• Work closely with teams to resolve impediments and obstacles.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Agile processes.
• Ensure that deliverables meet high-quality standards and compliance requirements.

• Prior practical experience managing software development IT projects will be advantageous.
• Prior Banking Industry and or financial experience will be advantageous.
• Prior practical experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies on software development projects will be advantageous.

• Matric or equivalent qualification recognised by the Department of Higher
• Education & Training.
• Project Management / Agile Project Manager / Scrum qualification (or practical
• professional work experience in lieu of academic qualification)
• National Diploma / Degree in relevant IT or Business field will be an advantage.

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models. Knowledge of both
• Agile and traditional project management principles and practices with the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment.
• Balanced business/technical ability:
  • Ability to analyse business requirements, identify gaps, provide workable solutions and workarounds, and documenting and communicating those requirements and solutions in a fashion that satisfies both the client and Direct Transact.
  • Sufficient IT technical ability to provide guidance to development teams and able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues.
• Able to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Problem solver.
• Ability to self-organise.
• Pro-active and service driven.
• Administratively strong with good attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator capable of leading and controlling meetings.
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• High level of personal integrity and ethics.
• Work Accountability and ownership mentality.
• Effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage
• competing demands
• Strong understanding of how to effectively use Project Management tools to track project progress.
• Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and with the ability to interact with both business and IT individuals
• Ability to perform duties under tight deadlines.
• Ability to multitask.
• Self-driven and self-reliant.
• Responsible for his/her own work planning against objectives set in agreement with the Head of Department.
• Ensure effective internal communications both within the various teams and across the organisation.

• Self-Motivated and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Professional
• Supportive passionate professional.
• Ability to build relationships with the various Company team members, team managers, division heads and executives.