Parvana

Project Manager / Scrum Master (Junior)

Parvana  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Hybrid)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description


Location:

Johannesburg |
Work Type:

Hybrid |
Job ID:

J107175

About our client:

Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling of togetherness, trust and respect and are always looking to support employees' continuous learning. Using Agile, they provide diverse services with a focus on research, innovation and improvement.

What you will be doing:

  • Define scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders, and develop comprehensive project plans coordinating technical personnel.

  • Manage project resources, budget, and schedules effectively.

  • Identify, track, and manage risks and issues, developing necessary mitigation strategies.

  • Regularly communicate project status, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders.

  • Ensure quality assurance and adherence to internal and external standards and regulations.

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and coach the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality.

  • Remove team impediments, shield the team from external interruptions, and support the Product Owner with backlog management.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and track/report on key Agile metrics (e.g., burn-down, velocity).

What our client is looking for:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM).

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management and/or as a Scrum Master.

  • Proven experience managing complex software development or IT projects.

  • Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience with project management software.

  • Familiarity with scaling frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or DaD.

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website -
https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers


Requirements


Project Manager, Scrum Master, Agile, Waterfall, PMP/CSM, Risk Management, Software Development, Scrum Ceremonies, Continuous Improvement, Financial Services
Parvana

About Parvana

Parvana has established itself as an IT Recruitment Experts in South Africa, UK, Europe, Australia & the USA. We specialise in fulfilling the IT & Telecomms Permanent & Temporary Recruitment needs of many of our Technology, Software, Internet & Consulting customers worldwide.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2006
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