Senior Information Technology Project Manager

4 weeks ago


City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa Paracon Full time

Paracon City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Direct message the job poster from Paracon Recruitment Consultant @ Paracon | ND in Marketing Management Job Summary The role is for a Technical Scrum Master / Agile Technical Lead responsible for driving Agile delivery and providing technical leadership within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. The position combines Scrum Master responsibilities with hands‑on technical oversight, stakeholder management, and end‑to‑end project coordination to ensure successful delivery of high‑quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities Plan and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, etc.). Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, promoting continuous improvement and Agile values. Participate in PI Planning and align delivery with product vision and roadmap. 2. Technical Delivery Management Oversee iteration planning, execution, and release management. Coordinate technical resources, manage dependencies, risks, and impediments. Ensure deliverables meet quality, documentation, and budget requirements. Blend Agile and traditional project management methods where appropriate. 3. Technical Team Leadership Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and enforce coding standards. Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure technical excellence. Promote knowledge sharing and stay updated on emerging technologies. Act as key liaison with customers, ensuring needs and expectations are met. Maintain transparent communication and manage stakeholder expectations. Drive customer satisfaction and build long‑term collaborative relationships. Strong command of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and SAFe principles. Technical acumen in software development and system architecture. Proven leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent stakeholder and customer relationship management. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). 7+ years in software development or technical delivery roles. 5+ years leading technical teams/projects, ideally in a SAFe environment. 3+ years facilitating Agile teams using Scrum. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Product Management, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning Industries Telecommunications and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Paracon by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr



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