Hybrid Agile Project Manager

at Old Mutual Limited

• Job title: Agile Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Johannesburg, South Africa

About the role

• Agile Project Manager at OM Bank overseeing project delivery and adherence to PMO standards. Leading teams using Hybrid methodologies across multiple projects in a financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects on time, within budget, and to agreed scope, achieving adherence to planned timelines, budget constraints, and resource planning and capacity.
• Maintain project health scores through proactive risk management and issue resolution
• Ensure all projects have complete, PMO-approved Project plans and project scope documents before initiation, with zero tolerance for projects starting without proper governance approval
• Achieve sprint goal completion consistently across assigned project teams
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed defined acceptance criteria and quality standards
• Champion compliance with PMO governance standards including mandatory JIRA field completion, status reporting cadence, and documentation requirements
• Facilitate successful project intake and prioritisation processes, ensuring all initiatives undergo proper portfolio review and approval
• Maintain transparent, timely communication with stakeholders through weekly status updates, executive dashboards, and proactive risk escalation

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in project management or Scrum Master roles, preferably in technology or financial services environments
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects using Hybrid methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches)
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals including scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other Agile project management tools
• Certification in Project Management and Agile methodologies (CSM, PSM, SAFe, or equivalent) - highly desirable
• Understanding of SDLC processes and software development practices
• Experience working in regulated environments (banking/financial services) - advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities