Senior Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager or Delivery Manager roles. Remote (worldwide/EMEA), full-time or contract. Available immediately and actively looking.
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Matthew Coupe
@matthewcoupe
Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead | Project & Delivery Manager | CSM | 16+ years
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead with 16+ years in project and agile delivery. At Vitality I led up to 4 Scrum teams, delivering the GoWell app from ideation to download in 6 months. At Hollard Insurance I delivered the company’s largest capital project with a R360 million saving. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), available immediately for remote roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IC
Current
PMO / Project Management Consultant
Independent Consultant
May 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Provided PMO implementation and project governance services for construction-sector clients on small-to-medium builds. Configured and rolled out Jira as the primary project management tool and introduced RAID management to improve risk visibility.
AP
Current
Founder and Managing Director
Azania Plumbing
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Founded and run a registered plumbing company, accountable for operations, client work, scheduling, suppliers and finances.
TR
Project Manager / Business Analysis Lead
Thungela Resources
Mar 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Led the Business Analysis team and managed cross-functional technology projects in the Information Management PMO. Established governance forums and implemented standard templates for Discovery and Feasibility phases.
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Project Manager / Delivery Manager
Vitality Global
Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years)
Delivered the GoWell Health and Wellness App for Etisalat, leading up to 4 Scrum teams and 16 developers. Facilitated Scrum ceremonies and provided coaching to deliver the app from ideation to download in 6 months.
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Project Manager / Scrum Master
Hollard Insurance
Sep 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering Hollard's largest capital project with a saving of R360 million. Implemented Hollard's first Hackathon and applied Agile principles to product implementation.
PO
Project Manager / Business Analyst / Sales
Project Portfolio Office
Sep 2013 - May 2018 (4 years 8 months)
Delivered customer-focused implementation and proof-of-concept projects for clients from SMEs to global organisations. Documented scope and requirements, built action plans and process flows, and ran product webinars and demonstrations.
Delivered client implementations, client training and proof-of-concept projects on SiteMinder's hotel software suites, and provided first-line product support.
Coordinated internal teams and external contractors across 2 conference venues, including a site-wide air-conditioning installation. Reported facility status and client satisfaction to the Executive Committee and developed Operational Improvement Processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IA
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants
Diploma in Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting
Completed a three-year Diploma in Financial Accounting at NQF level 6.
TK
Technical High School, Klerksdorp
Matric Exemption, General
Obtained Matric Exemption.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
1501k+ ZAR
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