Junior Project Manager

Our Scrums.com Story

At Scrums.com (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. Scrums.com has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

‍Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today. That number is projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics. 

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values. 

Earth’s leading software company from Africa- that's where we're going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that’s showcasing and advancing Africa’s tech landscape on the global scale. At Scrums.com, we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we’re driving innovation and building  exceptional teams 🚀 Take a look at some of the highlights:

Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy 🌍

• At Scrums.com, we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.

• Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Scrums.com Vibes 💙

• Annual Foos-Fest ⚽️ : Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought-after awards.

• AI-Powered Hackathons 💻 : Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market-ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.

• Year-End Celebrations 🏞️ : Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year-end events, a decade-old tradition we continue to cherish.

• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais🍿 : Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.

• Fluid Clubs🥾 : Join like-minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.

• Weekly All-Hands 🙌 : Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All-Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.

• Explore Week 🐘 : Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week—freedom meets inspiration!

Scrums.com Rewards & Recognition 🎉

• Stacos (our company currency) : Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.

• Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support 🔑

• Internal AI Platforms : We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLM’s that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI! 

• High-Performance Culture : Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.

• Personalized Mentorship : Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent SuccessTeam through one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI—Transforming How We Work 🤖

• Our teams embrace cutting-edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI. 

• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best!

• You don’t need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment. 

Outstanding Employee Benefits* ➕

• Discovery Medical Aid : Prioritizing your health with the best care.

• Half-Day Birthday Leave : Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!

• Family responsibility & Parental Benefits : Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance.

*Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that’s making waves across Africa.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of customised telecommunications solutions for our enterprise and carrier clients. This role involves assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing customer-centric projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and budgets. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, technical leads, support engineers, developers, and customers to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.

• Monitor project deliverables and timelines; escalate risks or delays as needed.

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, workshops, and customer engagements.

• Capture meeting minutes and follow up on action items.

• Support requirements gathering and scope definition in collaboration with technical leads and business analysts.

• Update and maintain project tracking tools such as Gantt charts, RAID logs, and dashboards.

• Help ensure compliance with contractual deliverables, SLAs, and customer expectations.

• Liaise with procurement, legal, and finance teams for vendor onboarding and budget tracking.

• Contribute to post-implementation reviews and lessons learned documentation.

• Support the end-to-end delivery of small to medium-scale telecom projects under the guidance of a senior project manager or delivery lead.

• Coordinate project activities across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of customised telecom solutions.

• Track and report on project progress, risks, and issues using appropriate tools and templates.

• Ensure adherence to internal project governance, methodologies, and customer requirements.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Project Management certification (e.g., CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation).

• 1–3 years of experience in a project coordination, administration, or junior project management role.

• Familiarity with telecommunications, software delivery, or customised IT solution environments.

• Basic understanding of project management principles and lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Zoho Projects).

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Exposure to telecom technologies, or value-added service platforms.

• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams and external clients.

• Knowledge of CRM, or telecom billing platforms

Additional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

• Positive attitude and resilience in dynamic environments.

• Ability to stay organised and calm under pressure.

• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.

• Adaptability and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, evolving telecoms environment.