Senior Project Manager - Cape Town - 12 month contract - Hybrid - Strong Agile Exp

SUMMARY:
Senior, Project, Manager, Cape, Town, 12, month, contract, Hybrid, Strong, Agile, Exp

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Agile delivery to join our dynamic team in the Western Cape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project management across business and IT initiatives, with a focus on Agile methodologies to drive collaboration, delivery efficiency, and customer value.

This is a 12 month contract position - HYBRID BASED - (3 days in Office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage full project lifecycle, from initiation to close-out.

• Apply Agile principles and practices to plan, execute, and deliver projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, Business Analysts, and stakeholders.

• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and budgets.

• Conduct regular sprint reviews, stand-ups, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies.

• Maintain transparent communication on project progress, dependencies, and risks.

• Track KPIs and report project status to internal and external stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement and Agile maturity within teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in IT or business change projects.

• Proven experience delivering projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Experience in tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.

• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, Scrum Master) is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Business, or related field

Nice to Have:

• Agile coaching or change management experience.

• Experience working in the Financial Services

• Understanding of hybrid delivery approaches and scaled Agile frameworks (e.g. SAFe, LeSS).

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