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Agile Project Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Work closely with Product Owners to understand and prioritize the product backlog.
- Guide and coach development teams in adopting and improving Agile methodologies.
- Remove impediments and blockers to team progress.
- Track project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality software releases according to sprint commitments.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status effectively.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of organizational Agile practices.
- Ensure effective collaboration between development, QA, and other relevant teams.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing software development projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban). You should possess excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a deep understanding of Agile principles. Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar is essential. A relevant certification (e.g., CSM, CSPO, PMP-ACP) is highly advantageous. This is a prime opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on their product development.
Agile Project Manager
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Agile Project Manager
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As an Agile Project Manager, you will be responsible for guiding project teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and methodologies. You will facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, empowering teams to self-organize and achieve their goals. Your primary focus will be on delivering value to the customer through iterative development, continuous feedback, and adaptive planning. This involves working closely with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to define project roadmaps, manage backlogs, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Key responsibilities include fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment, removing impediments, and ensuring smooth project execution. You will be adept at managing project scope, risks, and dependencies, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies. Strong communication skills are essential for facilitating effective dialogue between the development team and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives and progress. You will track project progress using Agile metrics and tools, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, and practical experience in applying these in various project settings. You should be skilled in coaching teams on Agile best practices and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong organizational skills, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously are crucial for success in this role.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role, managing software development projects.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
- Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello).
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive change.
- Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) are highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Agile Project Manager to contribute to impactful projects and grow their career within a supportive and innovative organization. If you are passionate about Agile and driven to deliver exceptional results, we encourage you to apply.
Agile Project Manager
Posted 12 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage Agile projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, and budget.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, and backlog items.
- Collaborate closely with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities.
- Identify and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on project status to stakeholders.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting Agile principles and values.
- Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage vendor relationships and third-party deliverables as required.
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to team members on Agile methodologies.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services that meet customer needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Agile certifications such as CSM, CSPO, or PMP-ACP are highly desirable.
- Proven experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of project management software and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience in stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
- A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
Agile Project Manager
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Agile Project Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project scope, timelines, and resources effectively to meet project objectives.
- Develop detailed project plans and track progress using Agile tools and techniques.
- Identify and resolve project impediments, escalating issues as necessary to ensure smooth workflow.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting Agile principles and values.
- Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders regularly and transparently.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services that meet client expectations.
- Coach and mentor team members on Agile practices and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Agile processes and best practices within the organization.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
- Strong understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Trello.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize effectively.
- Experience in software development or IT projects is highly desirable.
- Relevant certifications such as CSM, PSM, or PMP are a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
Lead Agile Project Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple agile projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach and mentor project teams on agile best practices and principles.
- Develop and maintain project plans, backlogs, and roadmaps in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues proactively.
- Monitor project progress, performance, and budgets, reporting to senior management.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and communication effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement within the project lifecycle and team processes.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices in project execution.
- Stay current with industry trends in project management and agile methodologies.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects.
- Strong understanding of agile principles, values, and practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar agile certification is highly desirable.
- Experience in stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field.
- Experience within the Edinburgh, Scotland, UK region is a plus.
- A strategic mindset with a results-oriented approach.
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Senior Agile Project Manager
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- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
- Facilitate all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure successful outcomes.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and backlog grooming.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and senior management.
- Coach and mentor project teams on agile best practices and continuous improvement.
- Ensure clear and consistent communication of project status, risks, and issues to all relevant parties.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on project progress.
- Drive continuous improvement within the project teams and the wider organization's agile adoption.
- Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure deliverables meet high standards.
- Contribute to strategic planning and portfolio management discussions.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years specifically in an Agile environment.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and principles.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Trello.
- Agile certifications such as CSM, CSPO, or PMP-ACP are highly preferred.
- Ability to manage distributed teams and foster a collaborative remote work environment.
- Experience in (mention a relevant industry, e.g., FinTech, SaaS, E-commerce) is a significant advantage.
Senior Agile Project Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple Agile software development projects from initiation to closure.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Work closely with Product Owners to ensure clear product backlogs and well-defined user stories.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
- Manage project scope, budget, and timelines effectively.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress.
- Communicate project status, key metrics, and risks to stakeholders at all levels.
- Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices.
- Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and continuous improvement within the development process.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive the adoption and improvement of Agile processes within the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required; PMP or SAFe certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years specifically in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Proven experience leading complex software development projects from inception to delivery.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- Experience with stakeholder management and reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
Senior Agile Project Manager
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