The main function of the Development Project Manager (DPM) is to lead a Software Development team, managing performance, behaviour, productivity, and team delivery by applying the Scrum/ Agile methodology. In this client facing role, the DPM provides feedback, updates, and reports to internal and external clients on the status of projects.
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Mood: On-Side
- Country: South Africa
- Duration: Open
Key Resonsibilities
- Delivery Management
- Deliver on time and in scope (Backlog grooming, sprint planning, estimates and Burn down reports)
- Ensure teams are delivering on the capacity plan at 70% efficiency of Raw Capacity for each sprint
- Delivering quality by ensuring UAT failures are less than 5% for each UAT deployment
- Client and Stakeholders Management
- Provide progress reports and present the status of team(s) deliverables (Sprint Burn Down Reports) in weekly Operations meetings
- Manage client expectations, respond to client escalations and provide regular updates to clients as per the agreed timeframes
- Team Management
- Performance Management (set individual employee goals and conduct performance evaluations)
- Manage productivity and monitor time logging
Core skils/Competencies & Technical Skills Required To Do The Job
- Proficient with Capacity and Sprint planning
- Experience with task tracking tools, JIRA/ Confluence
- Scrum Principles (tracking, capacity, efficiency planning, ceremonies) – SAFe
- An ability to work under pressure
- Highly proactive
- Customer relationship management
- Coding languages and principles
- Conflict management
- Quality Control
- Performance Management
- Resource Planning, Project Management and Organizational Skills
- Professional Communication – Oral and Written
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- A minimum of 3 years experience leading a team
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Software Development environment
- IT related qualification
- Experience with Agile, Scrum
- Retail experience is advantageous
- A proven track record of successful project delivery
Recruitment Process
- Competency based interview to assess above requirements
- Applicable assessment
- Background checks
