Job Description

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

Responsible for effectively implementing the principles of Scrum to support the product development process, the Product Owner and Product Team. Facilitates the implementation of appropriate Agile methodologies and strives for an increase in teamwork, openness and improved communication. Assists with backlog maintenance and the resolution of defects/bugs. Facilitates the effective running of sprint meetings and improves efficiencies and productivity by applying Agile and other metrics where appropriate. Participates proactively in developing and maintaining team standards. Increased business value through Sprint surveys, and the development of software that adds value will be the measure of success of the Scrum team.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Structure, plan and deliver on a portfolio of BI platform initiatives.
• Assemble delivery scrum teams as required to deliver on the portfolio of initiatives from BI platform and SGT resource pools.
• Establish and manage team cadence throughout delivery lifecycle, facilitation of all scrum ceremonies.
• Ensure the delivery teams and/or development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization,
• team accountability and visibility.
• Stakeholder management and playback, including product owners, executive sponsors and other external teams.
• Work closely with leadership to define and prioritize the platform portfolio and product backlog. Own the delivery roadmap.
• Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies, managing risks and issues.
• Support the leadership in bedding down and maturing the BI capability operating model (People and process).

Qualification

Matric
Relevant IT qualification.
Relevant IT/project management certifications is advantageous.

Knowledge
Thorough understanding of agile software development methodologies, values and procedures

Experience
Experience in driving out delivery in a platform engineering environment
Hands-on experience with software delivery life cycle and Agile/Scrum delivery management
Experience in team lead roles mandatory.
Experience in delivering platform products preferable
5+ years of Scrum Master experience

Personal Attributes

Action orientated - Contributing through others

Plans and aligns - Contributing through others

Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Manages complexity - Contributing through others

Nimble learning - Contributing through others

Communicates effectively - Contributing through others

Strategic mindset - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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