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Project Manager II

Project Manager II

LexisNexis South AfricaJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
25 days ago
Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager & Agile Coach to lead and deliver strategic initiatives within Global Nexis Solutions. This role is embedded within the development team and works cross-functionally with Engineering, UI / UX, Product Management, and key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of software projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, agile coaching capabilities, and a proactive leadership style to drive continuous improvement and value delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Leadership

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Facilitate project planning, release scheduling, and change management.
  • Track and communicate progress toward goals and milestones.
  • Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID) early and effectively.

Agile Coaching & Team Enablement

  • Provide agile coaching to development teams and product partners.
  • Promote iterative and incremental delivery of value.
  • Lead retrospectives and analyze metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support teams in staying focused, organized, and aligned with delivery goals.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration & Communication

  • Coordinate dependencies and foster communication across teams.
  • Maintain clear and timely communication with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Track meeting minutes, actions, and follow-ups to ensure accountability.
  • Personal Success Characteristics

  • Self-Starter – Takes initiative and drives work forward without waiting for direction.
  • Detail-Oriented & Organized – Manages multiple priorities with precision and clarity.
  • Effective Time Manager – Optimizes time for self and team to meet deadlines.
  • Strong Communicator – Tailors messaging to various audiences across the organization.
  • Leadership Presence – Influences outcomes calmly and confidently, setting a tone of urgency and focus.
  • Skills & Knowledge Requirements

    Project Management Expertise

  • Scheduling, release planning, and resource allocation.
  • Risk identification and mitigation.
  • Performance management and stakeholder communication.
  • Dependency and change management.
  • Agile Methodologies

  • Deep understanding of Agile principles and delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (Scrum-at-Scale, SAFe, LeSS).
  • Proven track record in coaching teams and stakeholders in Agile practices.
  • Soft Skills

  • Executive presence and facilitation skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Skilled in negotiation and presentation.
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