Project Manager II

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa RELX Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Job Title: Project Manager

About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager & Agile Coach to lead and deliver strategic initiatives within Global Nexis Solutions. This role is embedded within the development team and works cross-functionally with Engineering, UI/UX, Product Management, and key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of software projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, agile coaching capabilities, and a proactive leadership style to drive continuous improvement and value delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Delivery & Leadership

    • Own the end-to-end delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
    • Facilitate project planning, release scheduling, and change management.
    • Track and communicate progress toward goals and milestones.
    • Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID) early and effectively.
  • Agile Coaching & Team Enablement

    • Provide agile coaching to development teams and product partners.
    • Promote iterative and incremental delivery of value.
    • Lead retrospectives and analyze metrics to drive continuous improvement.
    • Support teams in staying focused, organized, and aligned with delivery goals.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration & Communication

    • Coordinate dependencies and foster communication across teams.
    • Maintain clear and timely communication with stakeholders at all levels.
    • Track meeting minutes, actions, and follow-ups to ensure accountability.

Personal Success Characteristics:

  • Self-Starter – Takes initiative and drives work forward without waiting for direction.
  • Detail-Oriented & Organized – Manages multiple priorities with precision and clarity.
  • Effective Time Manager – Optimizes time for self and team to meet deadlines.
  • Strong Communicator – Tailors messaging to various audiences across the organization.
  • Leadership Presence – Influences outcomes calmly and confidently, setting a tone of urgency and focus.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

  • Project Management Expertise

    • Scheduling, release planning, and resource allocation.
    • Risk identification and mitigation.
    • Performance management and stakeholder communication.
    • Dependency and change management.
  • Agile Methodologies

    • Deep understanding of Agile principles and delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
    • Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (Scrum-at-Scale, SAFe, LeSS).
    • Proven track record in coaching teams and stakeholders in Agile practices.
  • Soft Skills

    • Executive presence and facilitation skills.
    • Strong written and verbal communication.
    • Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
    • Skilled in negotiation and presentation.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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