Agile Project Manager Opportunity
Published 02/06/2015 Contract Type Permanent Location Gauteng >> Hyde Park Introduction In this pivotal role you`ll manage the delivery of a diverse range of software development
projects ranging from application development to web site design and build, using
combinations of waterfall and agile methodology. The role involves a high level of interaction
with external and internal clients, as well as the project and development teams in which
you`ll be an integral part. You`ll also play an active role in the development of juniors and
less experienced members of the project team.
Job Functions Information Technology Industries Digital Specification RESPONSIBILITIES
Introduce best practice project management processes and procedures with
management to better deliver client projects.
You`ll be required to manage budgets and ensure delivery within agreed timescales
and budgets to multiple clients.
You`ll ensure the quality of Sprint deliverables, managing the project budgets and
resources, whilst reporting back to the wider business and or clients.
You`ll use your proven people skills to communicate effectively with customers and
colleagues
Managing resource schedules and availability
You`ll help define the client requirements and create initial proposals, whilst ensuring
the agreed proposals and your Sprint planning remains on track
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
Tertiary qualification or significant industry experience
Thorough understanding of the fundamental principles behind Agile approaches with
first-hand experience of Agile projects
In depth knowledge of one or more Agile project management frameworks
preferably Scrum
Be able to relate to both business and technology people
DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
Workshop leadership and facilitation, including Agile retrospectives
Expert at gathering and communicating Agile metrics
Agile mentoring and coaching skills
Experience with Jira/Chase/TFS
Project Management qualification
BENEFITS
A variety of both external and internal training programmes
Performance based salary increases annually
Annual performance bonus
Up to 20 days leave – See more at: https://jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/5846_indeed#sthash.VY83xAyU.dpuf APPLY NOW
projects ranging from application development to web site design and build, using
combinations of waterfall and agile methodology. The role involves a high level of interaction
with external and internal clients, as well as the project and development teams in which
you`ll be an integral part. You`ll also play an active role in the development of juniors and
less experienced members of the project team.
Job Functions Information Technology Industries Digital Specification RESPONSIBILITIES
Introduce best practice project management processes and procedures with
management to better deliver client projects.
You`ll be required to manage budgets and ensure delivery within agreed timescales
and budgets to multiple clients.
You`ll ensure the quality of Sprint deliverables, managing the project budgets and
resources, whilst reporting back to the wider business and or clients.
You`ll use your proven people skills to communicate effectively with customers and
colleagues
Managing resource schedules and availability
You`ll help define the client requirements and create initial proposals, whilst ensuring
the agreed proposals and your Sprint planning remains on track
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
Tertiary qualification or significant industry experience
Thorough understanding of the fundamental principles behind Agile approaches with
first-hand experience of Agile projects
In depth knowledge of one or more Agile project management frameworks
preferably Scrum
Be able to relate to both business and technology people
DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
Workshop leadership and facilitation, including Agile retrospectives
Expert at gathering and communicating Agile metrics
Agile mentoring and coaching skills
Experience with Jira/Chase/TFS
Project Management qualification
BENEFITS
A variety of both external and internal training programmes
Performance based salary increases annually
Annual performance bonus
Up to 20 days leave – See more at: https://jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/5846_indeed#sthash.VY83xAyU.dpuf APPLY NOW
