Agile Project Manager needed at Yara International
Yara International’s job vacancy, Career and Recruitment
Job title : Agile Project Manager jobs in Gauteng
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : jul 30, 2022
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Responsibilities
- Define project objectives, scope, roles and responsibilities, develop the project schedule and resource allocation with Business Owners.
- Roadmap and define clear quarterly targets (OKRs) for strategic initiatives with Business Owners and regional PMO.
- Sets standard, provides governance, enforces accountability, sets the pace and priority with Business Owners and regional PMO regional PMO.
- Manage and track progress of cross-functional projects across all project phases; resolve conflicts, anticipate, and mitigate risks/issues to drive successful and on-time completion of project deliverables.
- Drive project communication and progress. Ensure regular, timely updates to key stakeholders on project progress, key risks/issues and mitigation.
- Act as a strong counterpart for business owners to explore market opportunities with digital products.
- Support the development of new digital business cases to test product-market-fit.
- Champion new agile or transformation processes and conduct local training with guidance from regional PMO
Profile
- Proven track record in successfully managing and implementing agile digital Projects.
- Strong commercial understanding, managed projects of at least 1 MUSD.
- Knowledge in IT-Security Policy and Data Protection Policy.
- Solution-orientated and hands-on, with the ability to lead without authority.
- Ability to thrive and exercise sound business judgment in a fast-paced growing organization, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Plus: Experience in Digital Transformation or Change Management
- Projects of non-digital nature will also be managed. ie logistics, commercial implementations, New business development
- Strong project/program management skills and track record of successful project management
- Competence on agile work methodology and ability to drive projects as part of organizational transformation
- Strong collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills (internal).
- Comfortable with interacting with stakeholders at different levels both internally and externally.
- Experience in working in international teams and culturally diverse environments
- Open minded with positive drive, and solution oriented
- Excellent communication skills in English in written and spoken form, additional African languages are an asset
- Experience from consultancy is an advantage
Qualification and experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- 3-5yrs experience
- Proven track record in managing projects
How to Apply for this Offer
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