Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master | Core Business Operations (Delivery Management)

Do you thrive on developing creative and innovative insights to solve complex challenges? Want to work on next-generation, cutting-edge products and services that deliver outstanding value and that are global in vision and scope? Work with other experts in your field? Work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture?

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic individual with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team of entrepreneurial, high-performing consultants. You will be exposed to a variety of clients and industries, so you’ll need to be able to learn quickly, adapt to new situations and comfortably immerse yourself in various types of projects. We pride ourselves on delivering impactful advice to our clients, and we need someone who will add value to the firm by delivering world-class advisory services to our clients.

You will play a pivotal role in leading the successful delivery of high-impact projects across a range of disciplines, including AI & Data, Cloud Migration and Transformation, and bespoke Software Development.

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 457,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com.

In Deloitte Core Business Operations, we make an impact by harnessing the power of our people to create lasting solutions for our clients through focused team and tribes centered on strong consulting capabilities. We offer pioneering strategy, operations, technology, and methodology practices that reshape our environments, businesses, and connect people in fresh and exciting ways.

Competencies:

Outstanding leadership and organizational skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with a high EQ; Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Excellent problem-solving and conflict management ability; Proven ability to manage and execute projects; Experience in drafting and supporting client proposals; Experience in a Consulting environment is highly beneficial

Experience:

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in similar role (including experience in managing resources, business development, facilitation with technical teams and stakeholders)
• Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master with experience overseeing multi-stakeholder projects
• Thorough understanding of project management techniques and methods
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (eg. MS Project, Jira, Confluence / Azure Dev Ops, etc.)
• Proven experience in delivering Cloud, AI & Data, and/or Software Development projects will be advantageous
• Business / Data Analysis skills will be advantageous

Competencies:

Outstanding leadership and organizational skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with a high EQ; Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Excellent problem-solving and conflict management ability; Proven ability to manage and execute projects; Experience in a Consulting environment is highly beneficial; Keen interest in Cloud technologies will be beneficial & willingness to upskill is critical; Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with senior executives; Highly adaptable and must have the ability to manage change and ambiguity with ease.

Who you'll work with:

In Deloitte Core Business Operations, we make an impact by harnessing the power of our people to create lasting solutions for our clients through focussed teams centred on strong consulting capabilities. We offer pioneering strategy, operations, technology, and methodology practices that reshape our environments, businesses, and connect people in fresh and exciting ways.

From a client perspective you will not only work closely with Deloitte professionals, but you will also be exposed to senior client stakeholders and sponsors. You will work closely with an internal senior leadership team & manage various activities pertaining to account management.

How you'll grow:

Deloitte Core Business Operations inspires our people at every level. We believe in investing in you, helping you at every step of your career, and helping you identify and hone your unique strengths. We encourage you to grow by providing formal and informal development programs, coaching, and mentoring. We want you to ask questions, take chances, explore the possible and own your future.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnerships: Build and manage strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to drive success of our Strategic Collaboration across Africa.
  • Work closely with account leads – both internal and external to support pipeline development related activities
  • Contribute towards growth of our partnership by building key relationships
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including Deloitte leadership and account representatives (but not limited to) to drive success across Africa
  • Maintain clear communication and manage stakeholder expectations, facilitating communication sessions and relationships
  • Partner with various stakeholders to understand their business objectives and translate them into and deliver those various activities from end to end
  • Support and enable high-performing teams
  • Reporting of activities across Africa, including sales, pipeline, enablement & marketing related activities
• Risk Management: Conduct variety of quality and compliance support activities to ensure a high standard of compliance, Ensuring relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld
• Budget Management: Manage the project budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with financial goals.

What a career in Deloitte Consulting looks like:

You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of teams across the consulting business both locally and globally. This is a high-performing, deliverables-focused business, so you can expect to work with industry leaders and exceptional consultants who also expect their team member (that’s you!) to deliver outstanding, reliable, value-adding work. Deloitte will give you the enabling platform to make anything of your career in consulting, but it is up to you to take ownership of this journey.

You will be working on fantastic projects and real live problems and solutions, the kind of experience you want on your CV. You will be supported by an amazing team with plenty of experience. You will work hard and have an unforgettable adventure.

• Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required, and post graduate degree or qualification is beneficial. (e.g. BBusSci, Bcom Information Systems/Informatics, Bcom Bus Mgt in Project Management, PMI/Prince2 Certification, PMBOK, Agile / Scrum Certification)
• Agile delivery certification (eg. Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) advantageous

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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