Job title : Agile Project Manager
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 06, 2025
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Job Purpose
To manage and deliver medium projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed. Projects could be associated with any discipline e.g. property, engineering, information technology, in line with the business strategy. The Project Manager will play an active role in providing mentorship and coaching on agile best practices to junior staff. The Project Manager will also ensuring the team is working on the right tasks at the right time, working closely with the product manager to translate epics, stories, and other items on the sprint list into actionable tasks for the delivery teamJob Responsibilities
Ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects with improved quality in accordance with business needs and strategic goalsProvide expert level guidance to software project team in terms of process, system, tools, methods as well as communication, integration, and successful team dynamics through weekly facilitation sessionsIntegrate with diverse stakeholders by engaging and facilitate with multiple diverse groups across a spectrum of wants and needsEngage and facilitate with multiple diverse groups across a spectrum of wants and needsBuild professional relationships though engagement and regular communication and feedback with all stakeholders using quality metrics and project status reports as driversEnsure accurate cost estimation based on coverage of client requirements and project scopeManage project budget within project scopeDeliver projects on target within due date, budget and according to scope and project governanceEnsure traceability of defined benefits throughout lifecycle of the project and escalate any deviationsEnsure management of scope including coverage of client requirements and based on estimationsManage delivery of project against agreed scheduleMeet requirements by providing advice to clients on the most appropriate Project management approach, identify project stakeholders, communicate their roles, and define the level of participation in project, map their communication needs and manage stakeholder engagement strategies through the project planManage each stakeholder group actively through the change cycleConduct business change impact across process, systems, and roles according to the change management plan.Manage the stakeholders by ensuring an understanding of the behaviours and operations and by defining strategies in project scheduleKeep clients and management informedEnsure the change management process is led and supported together with the clientEnsure client needs are accurately captured in scope and signed off by stakeholdersEnsure satisfactory post implementation review and performing retrospectives / inspect & adapt sessions as required.Ensure client needs are accurately captured in scope and signed off by stakeholdersEnsure sufficient resource allocationManage delivery of medium projects according to prevailing Project Management methodologyEssential Qualifications - NQF Level
Professional Qualifications / Honour’s DegreePreferred Qualification
NQF level 7 qualification or Honours degree in Project Management or Business managementEssential Certifications
Relevant certification in PM practises or methodology (PRINCE / PMBOK ETC)Preferred Certifications
Project Management or Business Management, Certified ScrumMinimum Experience Level
5-8 years working experience in project environment of which 5 years in a PM roleTechnical / Professional Knowledge
Industry trendsRelevant software and systems knowledgePrinciples of financial managementCluster Specific Operational KnowledgePrinciples of project managementCommunication StrategiesDecision-making processGovernance, Risk and ControlsFinancial managementInformation Technology conceptsBehavioural Competencies
InfluencingCustomer OrientationEarning TrustContinuous LearningMonitoring InformationLeveraging FeedbackPlanning and OrganizingICT jobs