Senior Project Manager - Agile Software Development
Posted 10 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular status reports to senior management.
- Coach and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Manage third-party vendor relationships and deliverables as required.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 5-7 years of proven experience in project management, specifically within software development environments using agile methodologies, is essential. Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PRINCE2 are highly desirable. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and technologies is required. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are paramount. The ability to thrive in a remote team environment, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills, is critical. If you are a seasoned project leader passionate about delivering successful software solutions and seeking a flexible, remote work opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Lead Agile Project Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
- Facilitating project planning, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues proactively.
- Fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting clear communication and accountability.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular status updates and managing expectations.
- Mentoring and coaching junior project managers and team members on Agile best practices.
- Ensuring adherence to project management standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Continuously improving project processes and team performance through feedback and analysis.
- Driving the successful adoption and application of Agile principles within the organization.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams, are essential. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are critical for success in this remote, client-facing role. PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with a Master's degree being an advantage. You should be adept at managing complex dependencies, navigating ambiguity, and delivering results in a fast-paced, remote setting. Join our client's innovative team and make a significant impact on their project success from your chosen location.
Lead Agile Project Manager
Posted 8 days ago
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The Lead Agile Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development projects. You will champion Agile methodologies, foster strong team dynamics, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple Agile software development projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Manage project scope, risks, issues, and changes effectively.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, development teams, and senior management.
- Coach and mentor project teams on Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track project progress and provide regular, accurate status reports to stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets and resource utilization, identifying and mitigating cost overruns.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Agile processes and practices within the organization.
- Resolve conflicts and remove impediments for the project team.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Proven experience leading complex software development projects from initiation to closure.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, values, and frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification (e.g., PMI-ACP) is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in client-facing roles and managing stakeholder expectations.
Senior Agile Program Manager
Posted 8 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage multiple complex projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
- Champion Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and best practices across all project phases.
- Develop comprehensive program plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
- Identify, assess, and manage program risks and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Define and track key program metrics, reporting on progress, challenges, and successes.
- Mentor and coach project managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective stakeholder management and expectation setting throughout the program lifecycle.
- Drive process improvements within the project management framework.
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts as required for program delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in program or project management, with a significant portion in Agile environments.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex programs with cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of Agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), and tools (Jira, Confluence).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
- Experience in risk management, budget management, and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience in (mention a relevant industry or technology, e.g., software development, fintech, cybersecurity) is a plus.
Lead Agile Delivery Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple agile software development teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
- Champion agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and best practices across the organisation.
- Facilitate key agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach and mentor Scrum Masters and team members to enhance their agile capabilities.
- Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress and productivity.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and roadmaps.
- Manage project backlogs, prioritise work, and ensure effective sprint execution.
- Oversee the coordination of dependencies across different teams and projects.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the development teams.
- Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes effectively to senior management and stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in an agile delivery or project management role.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar agile certification is required.
- Proven experience leading and coaching multiple agile teams.
- In-depth knowledge of agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and other agile frameworks.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and stakeholders in a remote environment.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is essential.
Senior Project Manager - Agile
Posted 10 days ago
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As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects within defined timelines and budgets. You will champion Agile principles and best practices, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and mitigate risks. You will guide project teams through the entire lifecycle, from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end project management of complex software development and IT projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Effectively communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within project teams.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage and mentor junior project managers and team members.
- Work closely with product owners to define and prioritize project backlogs.
- Utilize project management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to track progress and manage deliverables.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required scope and quality.
- Adapt project plans and approaches as needed based on evolving requirements and feedback.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on Agile environments.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, principles, and best practices.
- Experience with various project management software tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.
- PMP, CSM, or similar project management certifications are highly desirable.
- Experience managing distributed or remote teams is a significant advantage.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead impactful projects for a forward-thinking company, enjoying the benefits of a truly remote and flexible working arrangement.
Lead Agile Project Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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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 Project Manager (Agile)
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Effectively communicate project status, progress, and challenges to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and quality standards.
- Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, identifying areas for improvement.
- Manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and forecasting costs.
- Coach and mentor project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP/Agile certification is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in project management, with a significant portion focused on Agile methodologies.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and various frameworks (Scrum Master certification is advantageous).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).
- Experience in stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
- Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in (Specific industry, e.g., software development, construction) is a significant advantage.
Lead Agile Project Manager
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Senior Agile Project Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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As a Senior Agile Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. You will champion Agile methodologies, facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects from initiation to closure, utilizing Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
- Mentor and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and organizational standards.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on project status to senior leadership.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring financial control and accurate forecasting.
- Facilitate change management processes and ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve project delivery processes and team efficiency.
- Liaise with external vendors and third parties as required.
- Resolve conflicts and remove impediments for the project team.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT or business projects.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is highly desirable.
- Experience with project management software such as Jira, Confluence, or Asana.
- Excellent understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.