19 May \'21 Scrum Master Information Technology, Western Cape CPT - Northern Suburbs
R 300 - R 450 Hourly
Our client, a leader in the Financial Services Sector, is looking for a Digital Project Manager - Scrum Master. 12 month contract. R450.00 per hour.
Digital Project Manager - SCRUM MasterMain Purpose:The main purpose of this role is to ensure the successful delivery of projects within the Digital Portfolio. The role will involve working within a collaborative digital team comprised of internal technical and business resources as well as external agencies and partners.
Reporting into a Program Manager within the Strategic Project Office, the Digital Project Manager will be required to deliver projects following the agile version of the business Project Methodology which aligns to all governance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
The position of Digital Project Manager includes, but is not limited to, the following key responsibilities:Co-ordinate project to accomplish the project objectives (delivery on time, within budget and as per requirements) and the Project Sponsor?s and Business Owner?s expectations. This might involve the management of multiple projects with medium to high complexity within the Digital Portfolio:
Preparation
Drafting of the project definition document which should include high level scope, time (key milestones), budget, key success criteria, quality measures, project team and key stakeholders, risks, issues, dependencies, communication planFacilitating the process of capturing the product backlog with assistance from Business Analyst, Product Owner and broader teamFacilitating the completion of the solution design and architectural validationFacilitating the completion of the investment documentation and validationFacilitating the project initiation and kick off with assistance from the Project Sponsor and Business Owner
Execution
Ensure necessary technical preparation has taken place
Facilitating the execution of the sprint lifecycle
Sprint planning
Daily stand ups
Issue resolution, triage and escalation
Demonstration
Retrospectives
Ensure full end-to-end integration testing as well as performance and security testing has taken place
Transition
Execute against change management plan including any necessary training and communicationFacilitate the CAB approval processFacilitate the post implementation testing with assistance from team and business stakeholdersFacilitate the handover to the Service DeskOn-going responsibilitiesWeekly reporting and tracking of project budgetManage the ongoing communication with business owner and sponsorFacilitate project steering committees and communication to broader business teams and stakeholders
Key Competencies:
Knowledge
A thorough understanding of best practice project management methodologies with a focus on Agile
A practical understanding of CX, UX and SEO considerations in website / mobile and digital developmentA practical understanding of HTML, CSS and JavascriptA practical uunderstanding of Google Analytics and SEM techniquesPossess a broad knowledge of business and financial productsA practical understanding of a product lifecycle
SkillsPresentation and facilitation skills - ability to present ideas and options to a group and drive decision-making as well as understand information in the context of the meeting/workshopSound administrative skills and good analytical, documentation and reporting abilitiesUnderstand and estimate effort needed to deliver projectAbility to express yourself clearly both orally and in writingGood negotiation skillsExcellent computer skills(Microsoft- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Office, Visio)Ability to see the big picture and identify interdependencies that need to be managedGood interpersonal skills, i.e. ability to relate to all people (various and all work levels) and balance work and interpersonal issuesAbility to manage expectations, risk and issues in a pro-active mannerSystematic and integrated thinkingAnalytical and conceptual abilityEffective time management and personal organizational skills
Key CompetenciesBasic understanding of ICT functional areas such as development, infrastructure and service managementAbility to assimilate new information (both technical and process) to understand the project requirementAbility to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with your internal and external customersPortray a client service orientation towards your internal and external clientsAbility to adapt easily to changing circumstancesAbility to work on multiple projects concurrentlyAbility to work and deliver under pressureAbility to consider the big picture, as well as getting involved in the detail when requiredSound judgment and decision makingEarn trust and credibility from the stakeholdersAssertivePro-active with good planning and organizing skillsAbility to work independently and in a team
Minimum Requirements:Commercial/ Administration degreeA minimum of 5 years? experience as a Project Manager, 3 of those years managing digital project deliveryProject Management Diploma or Certification e.g.: PMP, Certified Scrum MasterAgile delivery experience as a Scrum MasterExposure to the financial service industryExperience of working on complex multi-vendor digital projects (Websites + Mobile Applications Development) highly advantageous
Other Benefits: N/A
Ad Visible Until: 24 May 2021
Ref: CPT003847/RC
Vacancy Type: Contract
