825 Agile Program Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Farnborough, UK ( 2 days Onsite, Hybrid)

Contract Duration : 12 month - Extendable

Rate : £700 p/d Inside IR35

As an Agile Program Manager, you will leverage your deep understanding of agile principles, project management, engineering, and modern software product development process to shape how we work, learn, and innovate -- in addition to the modernization delivery responsibilities

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• Lead and manage multiple complex programs and projects concurrently.
• Define program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop and manage program budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and dependencies.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders.
• Champion and implement Agile best practices across program teams.
• Coach and mentor project managers and team members.
• Ensure alignment of program outcomes with strategic business goals.
• Oversee vendor relationships and performance.
• Report program progress and status to senior leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Master certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of program and project management experience, with at least 4 years in a senior or lead program management role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex technology programs.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and SDLC.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in program management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
• Experience managing remote and distributed teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs and projects using Agile methodologies.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies.
• Remove impediments and obstacles for development teams to ensure smooth progress.
• Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, product management, design, and QA teams.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software development and project management.
• Drive continuous improvement within the project lifecycle and team processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and external dependencies as required.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members.
• Champion an Agile mindset and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical program management or project management, with a strong focus on software development.
• Proven experience leading projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).
• Strong technical background and ability to understand complex technical concepts.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote team environment.
• PMP, CSM, or similar project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Define, plan, and manage the execution of complex technical programs from initiation to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, product, design) using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Manage stakeholder communications, providing regular updates on program status, progress, and potential issues.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices, quality standards, and release processes.
• Collaborate with product management to refine requirements and prioritize features.
• Drive continuous improvement within the program team and development processes.
• Manage program budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Mentor junior program managers and team members.
• Act as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical program management or project management, with a focus on software development.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional software projects in an agile environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, or similar.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and tactically, with a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and problem-solving.
• PMP, CSM, or similar project management/agile certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience managing distributed/remote teams is essential.
• Familiarity with various technology stacks and architectural patterns is beneficial.

Scrum Master:

A rapidly growing, global, summit-level Salesforce partner are looking to add a Scrum Master to their project management function to continue their establishment of Agile teams and Scrum practices. As Scrum Master, you'll be responsible for running Scrum ceremonies, defining the product backlog, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects and promoting Scrum and Agile principles internally and with clients.

As a Scrum Master, you'll be joining a team of established Project and Programme Managers, with a wealth of experience delivering projects for enterprise level organisations - this represents a great opportunity for a Junior Scrum Master/Project Manager learning their craft and looking to gain exposure to larger projects, whilst being surrounded by industry leading experts.

The successful applicant will be expected to have:

• Likely 1-3 years experience as a Scrum Master/Project Manager
• Experience working with Agile or Scrum teams, ideally running multiple projects concurrently
• Knowledge of Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence or Azure DevOps, as well as an understanding of project management frameworks
• Excellent communication, facilitation and organisational skills
• Previous experience working in a consulting/client-facing environment (highly desirable)
• Scrum Master and Agile certifications (highly desirable)

Role: Scrum Master

Location: Ideally in London 1-2/week, but open to fully remote applications

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000

For immediate consideration, please send your CV to the details provided and Zak Harvey will be in touch shortly.

Lawrence Harvey are one of the leading technology recruitment specialists in the UK. As highly competent consultants, we are consistently building on the excellent reputation that we have already established in tech recruitment. We work in partnership with our clients and candidates building a relationship through understanding so we can ensure we are always delivering to their needs.

Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position. Visit our website and follow us on Twitter for all live vacancies (lawharveyjobs)

Scrum Master:

A rapidly growing, global, summit-level Salesforce partner are looking to add a Scrum Master to their project management function to continue their establishment of Agile teams and Scrum practices. As Scrum Master, you'll be responsible for running Scrum ceremonies, defining the product backlog, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects and promoting Scrum and Agile principles internally and with clients.

As a Scrum Master, you'll be joining a team of established Project and Programme Managers, with a wealth of experience delivering projects for enterprise level organisations - this represents a great opportunity for a Junior Scrum Master/Project Manager learning their craft and looking to gain exposure to larger projects, whilst being surrounded by industry leading experts.

The successful applicant will be expected to have:

• Likely 1-3 years experience as a Scrum Master/Project Manager
• Experience working with Agile or Scrum teams, ideally running multiple projects concurrently
• Knowledge of Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence or Azure DevOps, as well as an understanding of project management frameworks
• Excellent communication, facilitation and organisational skills
• Previous experience working in a consulting/client-facing environment (highly desirable)
• Scrum Master and Agile certifications (highly desirable)

Role: Scrum Master

Location: Ideally in London 1-2/week, but open to fully remote applications

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000

For immediate consideration, please send your CV to the details provided and Zak Harvey will be in touch shortly.

Lawrence Harvey are one of the leading technology recruitment specialists in the UK. As highly competent consultants, we are consistently building on the excellent reputation that we have already established in tech recruitment. We work in partnership with our clients and candidates building a relationship through understanding so we can ensure we are always delivering to their needs.

Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position. Visit our website and follow us on Twitter for all live vacancies (lawharveyjobs)