Junior Agile Project Manager

Job Description

Competencies:

Outstanding leadership and organizational skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with a high EQ; Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Excellent problem-solving and conflict management ability; Proven ability to manage and execute projects; Experience in drafting and supporting client proposals; Experience in a Consulting environment is highly beneficial.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role (including experience in managing resources, facilitation with technical teams and stakeholders).
• Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT consulting projects, on time and within budget.
• Thorough understanding of project management techniques and methods.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Confluence/Azure Dev Ops, etc.).
• Proven experience in delivering Cloud, AI & Data, and/or Software Development projects.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree is required, and a postgraduate degree or qualification is beneficial (e.g. BBusSci, Bcom Information Systems/Informatics, Bcom Bus Mgt in Project Management, PMI/Prince2 Certification, PMBOK, Agile/Scrum Certification).

Agile delivery certification (e.g. Scrum Master, PMI-ACP).

Additional Information:

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks/duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.