Development Project Manger

Purpose of the job

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.

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