Development Project Manger

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

RP21

Date posted:

Monday, September 21, 2026

Location:

Mowbray, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
The main function of the Development Project DPM) is to lead a Software Development team,

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of the job The main function of the Development Project Manager (DPM) is to lead a Software Development team, managing performance, behaviour, productivity, and team delivery by applying the Scrum\/ Agile methodology. In this client facing role, the DPM provides feedback, updates, and reports to internal and external clients on the status of projects. Key Resonsibilities 1.Delivery Management Deliver on time and in scope (Backlog grooming, sprint planning, estimates and Burn down reports) Ensure teams are delivering on the capacity plan at 70% efficiency of Raw Capacity for each sprint Delivering quality by ensuring UAT failures are less than 5% for each UAT deployment 2.Client and Stakeholders Management Provide progress reports and present the status of team(s) deliverables (Sprint Burn Down Reports) in weekly Operations meetings Manage client expectations, respond to client escalations and provide regular updates to clients as per the agreed timeframes 3.Team Management Performance Management (set individual employee goals and conduct performance evaluations) Manage productivity and monitor time logging Core skils\/Competencies Technical Skills required to do the job: Proficient with Capacity and Sprint planning Experience with task tracking tools, JIRA\/ Confluence Scrum Principles (tracking, capacity, efficiency planning, ceremonies) - SAFe An ability to work under pressure Highly proactive Customer relationship management Coding languages and principles Conflict management Quality Control Performance Management Resource Planning, Project Management and Organizational Skills Professional Communication - Oral and Written Minimum Requirements Matric A minimum of 3 years experience leading a team A minimum of 3 years' experience within a Software Development environment IT related qualification Experience with Agile, Scrum Retail experience is advantageous A proven track record of successful project delivery Recruitment Process Competency based interview to assess above requirements Applicable assessment Background checks

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