Senior Project Manager

External

Myhcm · Cape Town, South Africa

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About the role

We're part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world's leading Sports and iGaming brands. At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We're empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available. Who we're looking for We're on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you'll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar. Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary. Why we need you We're on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision. The Senior Project Manager will oversee the delivery of complex, high-impact projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies,ensuring alignment with business goals and maximising value delivery. The role involves managing multiple cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and driving successful project outcomes within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

Project Management

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale Agile projects across various teams and stakeholders.

Develop and maintain project charters, roadmaps, and schedules to ensure timely delivery of objectives.

Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively managing dependencies.

Financial Acumen

Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with financial objectives.

Track and report on project costs, variances, and financial performance metrics.

Team Leadership

Coach and mentor team members in Agile best practices, ensuring continuous improvement in delivery processes.

Support cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and remove blockers to success.

Act as a servant leader, empowering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Stakeholder Management

Communicate progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Work closely with Product Managers to refine backlogs, prioritise work, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, build consensus, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement

Analyse project performance and leverage data-driven insights to improve Agile delivery.

Drive initiatives for organisational Agile transformation and champion process optimisation.

Stay updated with emerging trends in Agile methodologies and project management tools.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you'll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

5-8 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager, with a strong emphasis on Agile delivery.

A relevant degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification.

Professional certifications such as CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Agilist (SA), or PMI-ACP.

Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent.

Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional team collaboration.

Experience in risk management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams.

Proven experience managing large-scale projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).

A solid track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and budget.

Desirable skills you've got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

Experience in leading digital transformation, IT or software development projects.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

Background in coaching or implementing Agile transformations in organisations.

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

Adaptability

Ownership and accountability

Initiating action

Resilience

Team orientation

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