An opportunity exists for a Project Manager to work within a growing financial services organisation. The role requires an individual with IT project management experience particularly on software development projects using the agile methodology. The individual will assist in embedding agile practices and establishing the project management office competency within the organisation Responsibilities: Overall Project Management responsibilities: Ensure client objectives are met and that deliverables are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards. Work with clients to define project goals and to establish the overall success criteria for projects, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters. Ensure the alignment of projects with the clients' overall business goals. Develop the project execution plan. Identify and implement tools and systems to proactively maintain project governance in accordance with an agreed project execution plan. Coordinate, control, and direct activities of all staff and project team members to ensure the project success criteria are met. Monitor and apply performance management techniques. Respond promptly and efficiently to the clients' needs, changes, and requests within the context of the project. Manage the project change control process, including the implementation of change control procedures. Monitor and advise upon project finances. Manage the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications. Ensure the project teams comply with these agreed systems and procedures. Prepare formal project progress and other reports to provide timely and accurate project information and status updates to all stakeholders. Take lead in interfacing with clients and other team members, at all project stages Agile specific responsibilities: Runs daily, weekly, and monthly agile rituals efficiently and strictly. Tracks work progress to identify blockages and developer divergence from allocated tasks. Facilitate Business, Operational Staff and Product owners from interference with Development Structure. Polices channels for submission of development work requests. Implement structure changes and strategies that are generated by agile retrospectives. High velocity communicator - making sure that all information regarding changes in scope, delays & other detrimental events are communicated to those involved with the piece of work as soon as they arise. Facilitate stories that do not contain the right level of detail from entering the Dev Structure. Facilitate changes to work once in development without following the proper re-evaluation process. Removes blockers with extreme prejudice when raised by development team. Minimum requirements: Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably for at least 3 years, including being responsible for implementation of projects, facilitating projects and related workshops and effectively communicating with all project stakeholders. Proven experience facilitating a project across multiple divisions within an organisation. PMBOK or Prince2 experience advantageous Agile/Scrum/Kanban experience preferable Extensive understanding of IT software products / development SDLC and Implementation experience Experience in testing and QA environments Experience in the Financial Services Industry Must be competent in workshop facilitation techniques IT Qualification equivalent to a BTech or Bcom Should you not have had a response with in 7 Days please consider your application as unsuccessful Apply Now

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