Vacancy Details
Employer: Kontak Recruitment
Agile Programme Manager (JB4708)
Remote (Suitable for candidates based in Gauteng only)
XXX-XXXX.00 to XXX-XXXX.00 Annually CTC
Permanent
A dynamic company is seeking an Agile Programme Manager to join their team. The role involves overseeing the planning, governance, and successful delivery of software and business projects/epics, reporting to the CEO. Candidates should have experience managing large software and business implementations in an agile environment. The company operates in the travel retail sector, offering retail food & beverage, duty-free products, and services through multiple channels. As a global SME, the company provides exposure to diverse cultures, technologies, and techniques, supporting career growth
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification
Agile Project Management certification (preferably CPAPM or SAFe)
10+ years in Project Management (At least 5 in managing Agile Projects)
Experience in managing projects with both physical and digital products
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework Portfolio Management is advantageous
Experience with Office 365 (Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Excel)
Experience with tools like JIRA, MS DevOps, etc
Experience with Design Thinking tools like Miro, Figma, etc
Experience with DevOps and increasing Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment maturity is advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities:
Liaise and work with the various stakeholders (Including clients) and Business Unit Executive
Heads to align the objectives/outcomes of the assigned programme with the Businesses overall strategy and goals
Drive programme priority across business units
Guide business units on resourcing and structure across Projects/epic
Ensures all Projects/Epics have a clear benefit hypothesis / statement and clear acceptance criteria
Manage the Programme approval and prioritisation procedures
Align Programme Deliverables
Coordinate and synchronize Projects/epic-related activities with all stakeholders
Manage the Programme budget
Manage the Programme Risk Register
Defining the programme governance (controls)
For Software Projects, collaborate with the Software Product Management and System and Solution Architects/Engineering to decompose the project into features and prioritize the
features of Agile Release Train (ART) backlogs
Manage Program Increment (PI) Planning, System Demos, and other SAFe ceremonies
Continuous coaching of SAFe for roll out across additional business units
Understand and report on the progress of the Projects/epics MVP deliverables with key stakeholders
Continually assesses the viability of the Projects/epic, leading indicators and the outcomes defined for the epic
Working closely with Project Managers/Scrum Masters for projects within the programme
Working closely with Test Managers for projects within the programme
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
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Candidate Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification
Agile Project Management certification (preferably CPAPM or SAFe)
10+ years in Project Management (At least 5 in managing Agile Projects)
Experience in managing projects with both physical and digital products
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework Portfolio Management is advantageous
Experience with Office 365 (Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Excel)
Experience with tools like JIRA, MS DevOps, etc
Experience with Design Thinking tools like Miro, Figma, etc
Experience with DevOps and increasing Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment maturity is advantageous
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About Kontak Recruitment
Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.
Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.
Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.
Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.
Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.
Terms and Conditions Available on Request
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