Job Description

AGILE PROJECT MANAGER: This is an excellent opportunity for an AGILE PROJECT MANAGER to join a hugely successful, INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE & DATA SOLUTIONS COMPANY who provide Analytical Intelligence, Data Science & Predictive Insights across a client base spanning 30 countries.

Based in CAPE TOWN (HYBRID/REMOTE) this AGILE PROJECT MANAGER role offers a salary of R1M

THE COMPANY:

Established in 1999, this ANALYTICS COMPANY is at the forefront of providing Software, Data Solutions, Predictive modeling, ML and Advanced Analytics to a span of industries. An International ANALYTICS, INSIGHT, DATA CONSULTING & SOFTWARE COMPANY with demonstrated success across 30 countries. They enable industries to use data insights to drive business success, help marketers optimise customer acquisition & retention strategies & campaigns, enable risk managers to make profitable decisions & businesses to streamline operations.

THE ROLE:

As AGILE PROJECT MANAGER you will lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software products and data solutions using agile methodologies. You will need to have a deep understanding of agile principles and practices, as well as a proven track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

You will ensure that projects are planned, required resources are allocated, project delivery risks are identified & mitigated, and the assigned projects are delivered within budget, according to client expectations, and within the set time frames.

This will be achieved by facilitating the agile process, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. The team are comprised of developers, data scientists, designers, and stakeholders.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

At least 5 years’ experience as a Software PROJECT MANAGER.

Agile Certification and/or having operated as a Scrum Master is desirable.

Advanced Excel.

Software Services Knowledge.

Proven track record of mitigating risks within SDLC and dealing with impediments.

Experience within Product Life Cycle and Product Development Cycle would be advantageous.

Practical software development experience would be considered hugely advantageous.