Agile Project Manager Contract Job

Agile Project Manager job vacancy in Cape Town.

Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for agile methodologies and a drive to lead impactful projects? An established financial services organization, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, is seeking a talented Agile Project Manager to join their team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence project delivery in a dynamic, hybrid work environment and contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the future of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end delivery of projects, including scope, time, cost, and quality management
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations
• Monitor progress and proactively address risks and issues
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Support backlog refinement and prioritization with Product Owners
• Drive consistent delivery against sprint goals and promote Agile best practices
• Ensure adherence to PMO frameworks, standards, and reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready project documentation
• Produce regular status updates and dashboards
• Build strong relationships across business and technical teams
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and proactively
• Support data-driven decision-making and manage stakeholder expectations
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies
• Manage cross-team dependencies effectively and escalate issues when necessary
• Act as a servant leader to support teams, remove impediments, and foster collaboration
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management within a financial services environment
• Proven expertise in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Solid understanding of project governance, risk management, and reporting

Nice to Have:

• Certification in Scrum, Project Management, or Agile frameworks
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a leading organization committed to innovation and excellence
• Engage in diverse projects with a focus on data and analytics
• Collaborative and dynamic work culture
• Supportive environment for continuous professional development

If you are ready to take on a strategic role that challenges your leadership and Agile expertise, we invite you to apply and be part of this transformative journey. Lead projects that make a difference and help shape the future of financial services.