Johannesburg, South Africa
4 days ago
Senior Project Manager

Company Description

Ready to make a difference? Experian has evolved into a global tech company and leader in data and analytics. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We’re a constituent of the FTSE 30 and for more than 125 years we’ve helped economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done.

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Job Description

Role Summary

Responsible for multiple projects involving cross-functional teams. Manages project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, stakeholders, integration, communications, and risks. Serves as liaison among clients and technical and internal departments to expedite project processes. Helps develop self-managing Scrum teams and ensures their velocity by actively removing impediments.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Facilitation and presentation skills to provide organizational training and coaching of the value of Scrum roles and practicesExperienced in the facilitation and management of all Scrum ceremoniesExperienced in the preparation and running of project Steering BoardsUnderstanding of agile frameworks and methodologies

Key Responsibilities

Ability to run a mixture of agile and waterfall projects concurrentlyManage internal and external stakeholders throughout the execution of the project lifecycleFacilitate project workshops and scrum eventsManage project charters, responsibility matrices, stakeholder management, communication, resource, and budget plansEngage with cross-functional teams to consolidate high-level and work breakdown structuresMonitor and control risks / remove impediments that threaten the project implementation or EBITCoach team to implement practices that align with Agile values and principlesUtilize project / agile artefacts such as backlogs, user stories, burn-down charts, and other metrics to drive greater quality and predictable deliveryDemonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in artefacts

Required critical behaviours

Servant leadership behaviourEmbodiment of the Agile Manifesto Values and PrinciplesClient-centric mindset to problem-solvingLives the Experian values

Required key skills (functional/technical)

Facilitation and presentation skills to provide organisational training and coaching of the value of Scrum roles and practicesExperienced in the facilitation and management of all Scrum ceremoniesExperienced in the preparation and running of project Steering BoardsUnderstanding of agile frameworks and methodologies

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is desirable or equivalent 5-8 years relevant experience is acceptableAt least 8-10 years experience as a project managerAn Advanced Scrum Master Certification is a plusExperience working in a Global organisation and working across time zones and cultures

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian’s strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

 

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