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Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg

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Company Name:Isilumko Staffing.

Job Type:Contract

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Are you a skilled Agile Project Manager looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about guiding teams to success and delivering projects on time and within budget? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us:

Our client, a top Bank in the country is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in project management. We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead medium to large projects, ensuring they align with our business strategy and are delivered successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership: Manage and deliver medium to large projects from inception to completion, adhering to scope, budget, and timelines.
Agile Mentorship: Actively provide mentorship and coaching on agile best practices to project teams, fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.
Task Alignment: Collaborate closely with the product manager to translate epics, stories, and sprint items into actionable tasks for the delivery team.
Resource Management: Ensure that the team is working on the right tasks at the right time, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
Certifications: Maintain and utilize SAFe, Project Management, and Scrum Master certifications effectively.
Tools Proficiency: Utilize tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project to streamline project management processes.

Qualifications:

SAFe Certification: Essential for this role.
Project Management Certification: Essential, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
Agile Project Management Experience: Essential, with a strong understanding of agile methodologies.
Scrum Master Certification: Essential, with experience in guiding teams through the Scrum framework.
Tool Proficiency: Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project is crucial for effective project management.
Financial Services Experience: Preferred, as experience in this industry will be advantageous.

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