Job Description

Our client in telecommunications sector is looking for a IT Project Manager on a contract duration of 6 months.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in software development or a related technical role with increasing responsibility.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) leading technical projects and teams, preferably within a scaled Agile environment.
• Strong experience (typically 3+ years) facilitating Agile teams using Scrum, ideally within SAFe.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Solid technical background with expertise in software development, system architecture, and relevant technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects and navigate challenging situations within a scaled Agile context.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and tools specific to SAFe (e.g., alignment dashboards).
• SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SASM, SSM) is highly preferred.
• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) is a plus.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching technical team members within a SAFe environment.
• Experience managing projects across multiple teams within an ART.
• Familiarity with various software development methodologies and their integration within SAFe.

For more information please contact:
Keditswaletswe Molefe

Skills Required