Agile Scrum Master - Waterfall at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job Description    
Premier FMCG leads the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry with unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation.

We are shaping the future of consumer goods and seek a remarkable Agile Scrum Master to join our devoted team.

The Agile Scrum Master plays a vital role in facilitating the successful delivery of innovation, renovation, and business continuity projects using AGILE methodologies.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Scrum Master ensures alignment with Premiers’ objectives, plans, and budgets.

Qualification Requirements    
Education:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification will be essential.
• Proficiency in MS Projects and MS Office is desira Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a BTech/B.Sc. in Food Science are also desirable.

Experience Requirements    
Essential:  

• 5-6 years of project management with Agile experience
• 3-5 years of work experience in an FMCG environment

Desirable:

• 1-2 years of LSS Greenbelt certification
•   3-5 years of work experience in product/packaging development

Key Outputs    
Job Objectives:

• Support and Guide: Assist the product owner in project scoping, planning, and resource allocation using AGILE methodologies to ensure on-time and complete delivery. (OTIF)
• Project Governance: Implement and manage the gate project management process, optimising return on investment and ensuring good project governance. Gate outcomes include: 1Idea/concept Phase, sense-checking of project viability, 2pilot and scalability, 3production or manufacturing, 4listings and launch, and 5review of projects after 6- and 12-month periods for organisational learning and best practices.
• Knowledge Sharing: Maintain a project knowledge repository (digital platform) for all projects, facilitating the understanding of internal and industry best practices, and ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation on all aspects of AGILE.
• Timeline Management: Support project execution by assisting project owners in managing project timelines to meet outcome and deliverable deadlines OTIF.
• Risk Mitigation: Mitigate project risks and remove obstacles by leading cross-functional support meetings for all categories.