Senior Project Manager
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.
- 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.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with financial objectives.
- Track and report on project costs, variances, and financial performance metrics.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5–8 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager, with a strong emphasis on Agile delivery. (required)
- A relevant degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification. (required)
- Professional certifications such as CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Agilist (SA), or PMI-ACP. (required)
- Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent. (required)
- Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional team collaboration. (required)
- Experience in risk management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. (required)
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams. (required)
- Proven experience managing large-scale projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe). (required)
- A solid track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and budget. (required)
- Experience in leading digital transformation, IT or software development projects. (preferred)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. (preferred)
- Background in coaching or implementing Agile transformations in organisations. (preferred)
- Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
- Innovative Performance Tool for regular, constructive feedback.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Free Daily Meal
- Free Massages On-site
- Free On-Site Gym
- Group Life Cover
- Funeral Fund Benefit
- Financial Services Assistance
- Curro School Fees Benefit
- Income Continuation Benefit
- Leadership Training
- Referral Bonus
- Medical Aid Subsidy
- Free Sleep Coaching
- On-site Barista
- Retirement Annuity Subsidy
- Work from home allowance
- Team Builds
DigiOutsource is a global iGaming technology and services company and part of Super Group (SGHC), the holding company behind the Betway and Spin brands. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with offices in London and Portugal, it provides software development, digital marketing, business intelligence, design and communications services that power leading online gaming brands. The company employs around 1,200 people across multiple continents. DigiOutsource was formed from the merger of the ForwardSlash and SpeakUp Communications businesses and operates as a key technology hub within Super Group.