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  • Posted: Feb 10, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Media24 is South Africa’s leading publisher with interests in digital media and services, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, print and distribution. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and ecommerce platforms. Strategy Our purpose: Building communities through content, technology and commerce. What we do: We create experie...
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    Lead Project Manager

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Project Management: Plan, execute, and close projects while ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget. Collaborate with teams to meet milestones and deliver high-quality results.
    • Agile Leadership: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and sprint planning. Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and process optimization.
    • Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for clients, leadership, and cross-functional teams. Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and key decisions.
    • Risk & Resource Management: Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies. Optimize resource allocation to balance workload and efficiency.
    • Quality Assurance & Testing: Oversee testing phases to ensure high standards and smooth deployments. Work closely with QA teams to address defects and validate functionality.
    • Release & Deployment: Plan and coordinate releases while ensuring system stability. Monitor post-launch performance and address issues promptly.
    • Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report financial status. Ensure accurate forecasting and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

    What we’re looking for

    • Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or NQF 7 in a Business management or IT management related field
    • 8+ years of project management experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
    • Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies.
    •  Proven success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
    • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
    • Experience with project management tools (Jira, Trello, Asana, etc.).
    • PMP, CSM, or SAFe certification (preferred).

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Media24 (Pty) Ltd on media24.simplify.hr to apply

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