IT Team Leader (Agile Coach) at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To manage the allocation and quality of work within area of responsibility
• Provide leadership and guidance to the IT team and ensure synergies between the various team members.
• Manage the execution of project deliverables as well as, prioritisation and co-ordination of day-to-day tasks and activities.
• Support the team by acting as a servant leader.
• Facilitate and lead team ceremonies, i.e., Daily Standups, Team Planning, Team Retrospective, etc.,
• Collaborate with the Product Owner, Architect Owner, Test Manager, Project Manager and various other Business Stakeholders on release planning and execution.
• Implement and improve team processes with continuous improvement in mind.
• Set team goals, assign job tasks as well as implement and maintain team performance metrics.
• Actively monitor and report team progress and performance and actively manage deviations.
• Proactively identify challenges and risks and solve problems efficiently and speedily.
• Have a keen interest in the use and adoption of AI tools.
• Provide support to the Application Development Manager.

Job Requirements:

• BSc, BCom, or equivalent qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience coaching Agile teams.
• Experience in banking or financial services is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record in leading Agile transformations in IT environments.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent.

End Date: July 25, 2025