Software Project Manager

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Tier 1 Full time

overview

An international Data Analytics company based in South Africa is looking for Software Project Manager (Specialist) to join their team.Our client is looking for a Senior Data Scientist who will collaborate across the various teams in the
solution designing in credit and non-credit industries, as well as development and deployment of solutions.

description
- The Senior Agile Project Manager will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in delivering
have a deep understanding of agile principles and practices, as well as a proven track record of
managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that projects are planned, required resources are
allocated, project delivery risks are identified & mitigated (covered), and the assigned projects are
delivered within budget, according to client expectations, and within the set time frames. The Project
Manager ensures that communication on project progress between project participants are consistent
and appropriate. Must also have a good understanding of the Agile Methodology

experience, qualifications and skills
- Facilitate the agile process, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and
retrospectives
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, data scientists, designers, and
- stakeholders, to identify and prioritize project requirements and deliverables
- Evaluate available resources against required resources
- Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet
project requirements
- Attend and participate in client start up meetings
- Schedule regular update session with project participants to obtain feedback on project progress
(actual versus agreed timelines and milestones)
- identify and manage project risks and issues, proactively identifying solutions to ensure that project
and functions, and work with Product Owners to manage product backlogs and new requests
- Drive adherence basic principles of solid SDLC with specific focus on ensuring quality of deliverables
and changes to optimise productivity or delivery management
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates
and ensuring that expectations are managed effectively
Check project progress between milestones with project participants
Arrange the internal delivery meeting to prepare team for the client delivery meeting
Assist employees in managing their project time and ensure the optimal scheduling or employee time

**Experience & requirements**
- Experience in Scrum master role beneficial
- Minimum 5 years project management experience
- Project management specific certification
- Strong (Advanced) Ms - Excel
- Intermediate Ms - Word Skills, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Credit Risk Industry / Financial services / Software Services Knowledge
- Proven track record of mitigating risks within SDLC and dealing with impediments.
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Proven track record of using Microsoft Project
- Experience within Product Life Cycle and Product Development Cycle would be advantageous
- Practical software development experience would be considered hugely advantageous
**Desired Soft skills**:

- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and servant leadership skills
- Be innovative and creative in providing alternative solutions or ideas
- Proven record of problem-solving abilities and conflict facilitation
- Very good organisational skills

**Behavioural Competencies**
- Proactive
- Dynamic and energetic
- Ability to take initiative
- High attention to detail (accuracy imperative)
- Strong sense of accountability
- Flexibility and ability to work overtime when required
- Team player but must be able to self-manage
- Planning and organising
- Excellent time management skills
- Software Project Manager (Specialist)
- Project Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Analysis and Problem solving
- Arithmetic
- Writing skills
- Communication skills (verbal and written)

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