Project Manager – Software Projects (Agile)

iqbusiness South Africa


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary: ZAR 600,000 per year
Contract type: Full time

iqx the Technology Division of iqbusiness is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager with a strong background in leading software development projects within Agile frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing cross-functional teams, delivering complex software solutions on time and within scope, and working closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders.


Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing software development projects.

  • Proven track record delivering projects in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid).

  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

  • Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps).

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD practices is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, manage, and deliver end-to-end software projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).

  • Collaborate with Product Owners to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.

  • Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (developers, QA, UX/UI, DevOps) to ensure smooth project execution.

  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and Agile best practices.

  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.

  • Use tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Azure DevOps to manage workflows and documentation.

Please Note:
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals

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