998 Agile Project Manager jobs in London

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously using Agile methodologies.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and escalating as necessary.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Ensure the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and provide regular status reports to senior management.
• Champion Agile best practices and continuous improvement within the project management function.
• Manage project budgets, forecast expenditure, and control costs effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in Agile project management, managing complex software development or IT projects.
• Proven experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and values.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional team leadership.
• Ability to identify and resolve project-related issues effectively.

Company Description

Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and nationalities.

We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.

The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Workplace Services and Cyber Security & Networking.

Values: Open, Trusted and Bold

Trusted Partners:

• Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner
• HPE: Platinum Partner - FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year
• Palo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio
• Fortinet: Elite VIP Program - one of only 2 in the UK
• AWS: Advanced Solution & Managed Service Provider Program

Job Description

ROLE

As an Agile Project Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to be the key, client-facing member of a project delivery team who ensures that projects are delivered successfully using Scrum methodology. As the Agile Project Manager, you will be responsible for all Scrum related meetings, such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and for more traditional project management activities, such as budget management.

This is a role that requires someone with excellent client-facing skills, commercial acumen, as well as the ability to manage others?The ideal candidate must be willing to travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the delivery team to develop the project scope, objectives, and sign-off/acceptance criteria
• Ensuring overall project governance and best-practice project delivery
• Coordination of project delivery team resources
• Running sprint planning, backlog refinement and other project-related meetings
• Coaching the client on how Scrum is run, ensuring that both Data&AI and the client follow the Scrum process
• Helping the product owner manage the product backlog
• Controlling the project release cycles
• Managing the project budget and forecasts
• Managing other project commercials such as change requests
• Managing project risk plans, ie issues, risks, mitigation actions
• Facilitation of project status reporting with support from Project Resource Administrator
• Managing relationships with the client, the Data&AI delivery team, and third-parties
• Interfacing between the consultant development teams and the client
• Adopting a proactive approach to prevent problems from arising
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed
• Ensuring a smooth transition of delivered projects into BAU or Managed Services support

Qualifications

REQUIREMENT

• A working understanding of the use of agile principles in delivery.
• Demonstrable experience as a Scrum Master with certification preferred
• Experience in managing a project budget and overall project commercials
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Great people skills, with the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal
• Ability to manage a range of stakeholders, up to and including board level
• Experience in working on Data Analytics/Data Warehousing projects

Additional Information

We don't believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don't match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor Scrum teams to adopt and improve agile practices and principles.
• Identify, track, and facilitate the removal of impediments that hinder team progress.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to ensure clear and well-defined product backlogs.
• Promote a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Track team progress using agile metrics and visualize progress through burn-down charts and other tools.
• Shield the team from external distractions and unnecessary interruptions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the agile teams.
• Assist in managing project scope, timelines, and resource allocation where applicable within the agile framework.
• Communicate project status and key metrics to stakeholders, including senior management.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with at least 4 years specifically focused on agile methodologies and Scrum Master roles.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required.
• Experience leading multiple Scrum teams simultaneously.
• Proven ability to coach teams, resolve conflicts, and remove impediments effectively.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and agile principles.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
• This is a fully remote role. While our headquarters are in **London, England, UK**, your work location can be anywhere within the UK. We champion diversity and inclusion within our remote workforce.

• Lead and manage multiple Agile projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor development teams on Agile best practices and principles.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure clear and well-defined backlog items.
• Identify, track, and resolve project impediments and risks.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status effectively to all levels of the organisation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk registers, and status reports.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team collaboration within the project team.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the refinement and implementation of Agile processes within the wider organisation.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure project success.

• Extensive experience managing software development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification (e.g., PMI-ACP, SAFe).
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Trello.
• Ability to manage complex dependencies and mitigate risks effectively.
• Experience in consulting or professional services is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Leading and managing cross-functional, distributed teams through the full project lifecycle, utilizing Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Facilitating all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, defining scope, identifying resources, establishing timelines, and managing project budgets.
• Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and dependencies, escalating issues as needed.
• Acting as a key liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior management, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the teams, encouraging feedback and driving process enhancements.
• Tracking project progress, providing regular status reports, and ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and milestones.
• Mentoring and coaching junior project managers and team members on Agile principles and best practices.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality software products that meet business requirements.
• Utilizing project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to effectively manage backlogs, sprints, and project documentation.
• Championing Agile best practices and advocating for their adoption throughout the organization.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital transformation projects.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Utilize Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to manage project workflows.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage project scope and changes through a defined process.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and company standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on digital transformation.
• Proven experience with Agile project management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are highly desirable.

• Leading and mentoring cross-functional project teams in an Agile environment
• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Developing and managing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and dependencies
• Managing stakeholder communication and expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies and principles
• Tracking project progress and reporting on key metrics to leadership
• Driving process improvements within the project management framework
• Promoting a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability