Agile Delivery Lead
Posted 461 days ago
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Clinigen is a rapidly growing global specialty pharmaceutical and services company with a unique combination of businesses. Our divisions operate in a complex global regulatory environment and ensure that vital medicines are delivered securely on time and wherever they are needed in the world.
We are currently 1,100 people headquartered in the UK with global offices in the US, EU, JAPAC and South Africa. Clinigen has grown rapidly and is positioned well for an exciting future of continued expansion.
We are currently seeking a dynamic, collaborative and driven Agile Delivery Lead to oversee agile development projects as well as leading the agile delivery function in line with strategic direction. The Agile Delivery Lead oversees projects that follow agile methodology governing delivery from requirements inception all the way into and including production being a buffer between the business and the agile delivery teams.
Alongside this the Agile Delivery Lead will play a key part in constructing an Agile Delivery framework fit for the business as well as being a key leader in the transition to this framework.
Please note candidates must be within commuting distance of our Weybridge office as you will operate in a hybrid setting, 2 days onsite - 3 days WFH.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting and assisting the Product Owners, especially with respect to refinement and maintaining the product backlog.
- Ensure the appropriate level of resource and expertise is in place and that this is structured in the most effective way to deliver the strategy.
- Advocate for Agile principles and practices, leading teams in the adoption of Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe, and ensuring consistent implementation across projects
- Guiding the teams and organisation on how to use Agile practices and values
- Guiding the teams on how to get the most out of self-organisation
- Removing impediments or guiding the teams to remove impediments by finding the right solution or person to remove the impediment
- Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving
- Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
- Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information
- Work with Change Management to schedule release of your teams work
- Create rollout plans for work delivered across production & non-production environments
- Define and track relevant project metrics, providing regular and accurate updates on project status, risks, and performance to stakeholders and leadership
- Input into Programme level updates feeding into SLT
- Managing 3rd parties that form part of agile delivery team
- Work with Tech team to manage and prioritise technical debt & NFR’s
- Track teams delivery quality accounting for bug rates and issues found in E2E environments
- Understand path to production and work to ensure changes are released into production
- Ensuring the team follow Engineering best practices such as CI/CD, TDD, Code Quality, Unit Testing…
- Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle
- Constructing an Agile Delivery framework & leading transition to it
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment between project goals and business objectives
- Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define project scope, prioritize features, and create actionable plans that align with business objectives
Requirements
- Must have significant relevant experience in IT Delivery Roles, including experience in 24/7 high-availability multi-site enterprise environment
- Experience in delivering projects E2E from requirements inception through to production
- Experience in Projection Management practices that lend themselves to Agile WoW
- Experience in managing production releases, working with partner and digging into runbooks as and when needed
- Working knowledge of Microsoft stacks
- Knowledge and experience of working within a DevOps / Continuous Delivery framework through the Software Development Lifecycle
- Previous experience of implementing and rolling out Agile within an organisation
- Experience of onboarding suppliers/partners/business areas into the scrum/agile methodology
- Experience of managing external and internal parties as combined scrum teams
- Experience playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills
- Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc)
- Experience of digital platform delivery through agile ways of working
- Experience of using Jira/Confluence
- Reporting delivery progress up to SLT
- Willing and able to travel in the UK and occasionally internationally as required.
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of Oracle stacks
- Experience of QA and testing methods
- Scrum Master certification (CSP, PSM II)
- Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, FDD, etc…
- Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
- Experience of working with large scale ERP technology integration
- Experience as a Development Manager
- Technical background in Web/Cloud Development
- Experience as a Project Manager or similar role
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Discretionary Bonus
- Pension contributions & Life Assurance scheme
- Flexible Benefits Platform with £25/month Company contribution
- Annual salary review
- Independent financial advice service
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
- Shopping discounts with retailers
- Long service awards
- Recognition scheme & employee of the year awards
Interested? We would love to hear from you, please apply today for consideration.
Lead Project Manager - Agile Software Development
Posted 10 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple Agile software development projects from inception to completion.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage and motivate remote project teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
- Track project progress, performance, and key metrics, reporting to stakeholders regularly.
- Ensure adherence to Agile principles and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Foster a positive and productive team environment, promoting continuous improvement.
- Oversee the quality of project deliverables and ensure they meet business requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on Agile software development.
- Proven experience as a Lead Project Manager or in a senior project management role.
- Strong understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Excellent leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).
- Experience managing remote teams and distributed project environments.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar Agile certification is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities.
Senior Project Manager - Agile Software Development
Posted 10 days ago
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- Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using Agile methodologies.
- Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Developing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
- Managing project budgets and ensuring financial control.
- Facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
- Ensuring clear and effective communication among project team members, stakeholders, and clients.
- Building and leading high-performing, motivated project teams.
- Monitoring project progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting on status.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability within project teams.
- Ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices in software development.
- Managing client expectations and ensuring their satisfaction with project deliverables.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on Agile software development projects.
- Proven experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a hybrid work environment.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)/Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certifications are highly desirable.
- Ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
x2 Agile Project Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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Summary:
Agile Project Manager working across multiple scrum teams and partnering with stakeholders across Product, Engineering and Operations . The ideal candidate must be able to think on their feet, displaying excellent problem-solving skills within an ever-changing environment. The nature of this environment, means the candidate must be able to balance and prioritise multiple projects at the same time.
Details:
Hybrid - 3 days / week in the London office.
Rate - Up to 800 per day
Duration - Initial 6 months
Key Skills / Experience:
- Vast experience working alongside engineering teams.
- Agile Delivery & Scrum Expertise - Certified Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent) with hands-on experience leading agile ceremonies.
- Proven track record managing cross-functional teams - including product teams
- Experience working within financial services - experience within index teams is desirable.
- The ability to problem-solve within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- A strong technical background - experience in Java and Pytho n is desirable.
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Lead Agile Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple cross-functional project teams using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing proactive solutions.
- Ensure clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders, including senior leadership and development teams.
- Track project progress and performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Promote and uphold agile best practices and continuous improvement within the project teams.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project managers and team members.
- Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations as required.
- Drive user story refinement and backlog grooming sessions.
- Ensure the quality and timely delivery of project outputs.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) as an Agile Project Manager, preferably leading complex software development projects.
- In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum Master certification is a plus).
- Excellent understanding of project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
- Strong leadership, team management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, crucial for a remote environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Experience in stakeholder management and requirements gathering.
- Proficiency in risk management and change management.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results in a remote, fast-paced setting.
Senior Agile Project Manager
Posted 4 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects using Agile methodologies.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing any deviations from the plan.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular project status updates.
- Coach and mentor project teams on Agile best practices.
- Oversee budget management and financial tracking for assigned projects.
- Drive continuous improvement within project delivery processes.
- Ensure project documentation is comprehensive and up-to-date.
- Approve and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
- Conduct post-project evaluations and capture lessons learned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5-7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years specifically in Agile environments.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification (e.g., SAFe, PMP-ACP) is highly desirable.
- Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience in stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding work environment.
Senior Agile Project Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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As a Senior Agile Project Manager, you will be instrumental in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will champion agile methodologies, foster collaboration, and remove impediments to ensure team productivity and stakeholder satisfaction. Your role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including software development, design, marketing, and operations, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects, utilizing Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and provide regular financial reporting.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular project updates and managing expectations.
- Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Optimize team performance and productivity by removing obstacles and encouraging collaboration.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of project management processes and tools.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a remote setting.
- Extensive experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master certification is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
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Senior Agile Project Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex IT projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
- Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively, implementing mitigation plans as needed.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project team members, business units, and external vendors.
- Ensure the quality and integrity of project deliverables through rigorous testing and validation processes.
- Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members on Agile best practices.
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement within the project lifecycle.
- Manage project budgets and ensure financial accountability.
- 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 specifically managing Agile software development projects.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is required.
- Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and various project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office work.
- Experience in the FinTech industry is a significant advantage.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Lead Agile Project Manager
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Senior Agile Project Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- 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.