Agile Project Manager - Software Development

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced technology firm renowned for its innovative software solutions, is seeking a dedicated Agile Project Manager for their operations in **Rustenburg, North West**. This role is crucial for guiding software development teams through the Agile lifecycle, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. You will be instrumental in fostering an Agile mindset, facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring effective collaboration between development, testing, and product management. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a deep understanding of Scrum and other Agile methodologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology projects while working remotely, offering flexibility and the ability to manage projects from anywhere. You'll be a key player in driving our client's technological advancements from **Rustenburg**.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor the development team on Agile principles and practices.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder team progress.
• Ensure the development team adheres to Scrum/Agile best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog.
• Track and report on project progress, key metrics, and team performance.
• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status effectively.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Agile processes within the organization.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software increments on time.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• Proven experience managing software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent understanding of Agile principles and values.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Certification such as CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMP-ACP is highly preferred.
• Experience in the **North West** province's tech sector is a bonus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate.
• Opportunity to work on exciting software development projects.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Flexible working hours.
• Chance to influence and improve Agile practices.
• Collaborate with a talented and forward-thinking team.
• Contribute to the technological landscape from **Rustenburg**.

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