Agile Project Manager (SAFe)

 

Recruiter:

Deka Minas Pty Ltd

Job Ref:

Agile Project Manage..

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R500-R680 p/h


SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced Agile Project Manager to join our team of driven and dynamic project management professionals. In this role you will be responsible for managing the delivery of high quality projects which span over multiple business areas and business partners.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Apply and adhere to project management principles and processes and ensure that they are
effectively applied throughout the lifecycle of the project, through to project closure and operational
handover.
• Apply lean-agile principles and practices to help the organisation respond to change, create flow of
value, transparency and drive relentless improvement.
• Apply scaled agile practices such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrum and Program Kanban boards to
help align and coordinate dependencies and create visibility of project progress and risks.
• Compile, update and manage the project plan.
• Produce weekly status reports depicting RAG status project progress and proactive steps to move
projects to green.
• Effectively and proactively mitigate risks and resolve issues.
• Effective project stakeholder communication and management.
• Supporting, guiding, motivating and facilitating the project teams throughout the project processes.
• Identification and management of risks and opportunities.


Competencies:
• A sound knowledge of project management theory, and the key areas of project management.
• Knowledge of lean-agile values and principles and agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban,
SAFe and Disciplined Agile.
• Ability to apply systems thinking to help understand and optimise the flow of value.

• Ability to grasp
concepts of a technical nature quickly, with a sound understanding of the underlying business
environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects concurrently.
• The ability to understand the big picture and strategic objectives, displaying organisational
sensitivity.
• The ability to take ownership and display high levels of responsibility and initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal.
• Ability to manage people, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• A person who possesses strong leadership traits, who can work with a minimum of supervision.
• A high level of maturity and ability to handle oneself under pressure.
• A methodical problem solver with the ability to motivate and influence others to deliver according to
tight deadlines.
• A positive person who embraces challenges and changes, with a strong desire for goal
achievement.
• An even tempered individual with a high degree of self-confidence, integrity and professionalism.
• An eagerness to organise and lead, showing discipline and pragmatism, drive and a sense of
urgency.
• An enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development.
• Assertiveness coupled with flexibility and adaptability.
• A quality orientation with acute attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience:
• A tertiary education (preferably a Degree or Diploma).
• A formal Project Management Diploma / Training course is preferential.
• A scaled agile certification is preferential.
• At least two years of formal Project Management experience is required.
At least one year of experience managing a scaled agile program is preferential.
• Experience in a managerial position is favourable.

 

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Company Description

Our client is considered to be one of the most prominent and successful insurance providers in South Africa. As the continue to disrupt industry with innovative FinTech solutions they grow their business with like-minded, commercially savvy individuals.

 

Deka Minas is the world''s first subscription based professional services company. Our main lines of business are Human Capital Advisory and Recruitment Services in Sub-Saharan Arica, The Middle East and Southeast Asia.



 

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