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Senior Agile Scrum Master (Remote)

WV1 1AA Wolverhampton, West Midlands £55000 Annually WhatJobs Direct

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Our client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Agile Scrum Master to join their expanding, fully remote team. This role is crucial for facilitating and supporting multiple Agile development teams, ensuring they adhere to Scrum principles and practices to deliver high-quality software efficiently. As a remote-first company, we foster a collaborative and communicative virtual environment where individuals are empowered to thrive. You will be responsible for coaching teams, removing impediments, and promoting continuous improvement to maximize team productivity and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for multiple teams.
  • Coach and mentor Scrum teams, fostering self-organization, cross-functionality, and adherence to Agile values.
  • Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress and productivity.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by guiding teams in adopting and refining Agile practices.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and understood by the team.
  • Track and report on team progress, velocity, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders.
  • Shield the team from external interferences and ensure a focused and productive working environment.
  • Support the adoption and scaling of Agile methodologies across the organization.
  • Contribute to the refinement of Agile processes and tools used by the company.
  • Mediates conflict and fosters a positive and productive team dynamic.
  • This is a fully remote position, requiring exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. You will be expected to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders in a virtual setting, driving engagement and performance. Our client values proactive individuals who are passionate about Agile principles and committed to empowering teams to achieve their best. The ideal candidate will be a confident facilitator and a champion for Agile transformation.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent certification (e.g., PSM II).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile teams.
  • Proven experience coaching and mentoring Agile teams in a remote environment.
  • Deep understanding of Scrum framework, Agile principles, and values.
  • Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and teamwork.
This remote role supports our client's software development efforts, with strategic relevance to their business operations in the Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK area, offering a unique opportunity to lead Agile transformation from any location.
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Scrum Master - Agile Transformation

NR1 1AA Norwich, Eastern £55000 Annually WhatJobs Direct

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Our client is looking for a certified and experienced Scrum Master to champion agile methodologies and facilitate the successful delivery of projects for their technology teams based in Norwich, Norfolk, UK . This role is crucial in fostering an agile culture, coaching teams on Scrum principles and practices, and removing impediments to ensure smooth project progression. You will be instrumental in guiding development teams to self-organise, collaborate effectively, and continuously improve their processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of agile frameworks, particularly Scrum, and a proven ability to coach and mentor teams through agile transformations. You will be skilled in facilitating Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives), managing backlogs, and tracking team progress using relevant tools. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential for building trust, promoting transparency, and resolving conflicts within the team and with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate Scrum events and ensure they are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.
  • Coach the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality.
  • Help the Development Team to create high-value products.
  • Remove impediments to the Development Team’s progress.
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed.
  • Coach the organization in its Scrum adoption.
  • Work with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the company.
  • Guide the Development Team on Scrum and Agile principles.
  • Support the Product Owner in managing the Product Backlog.
  • Track team velocity and performance metrics.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Scrum Master.
  • Solid understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework.
  • Experience coaching teams in Agile environments.
  • Proficiency with project management/agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Experience with Agile metrics and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
This is a great opportunity for a dedicated Scrum Master to make a significant impact on project delivery and agile maturity within a growing organisation.
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Agile Delivery Manager / Scrum Master

London, London IBM

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**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
We are seeking a Project Manager with expertise in Cognitive & Analytics to lead our cognitive computing and advanced analytics projects! In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and integrating cognitive and analytics solutions for our clients. Your responsibilities will include managing project lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and integrate cognitive and advanced analytics solutions for clients.
Lead project lifecycles, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Conduct stakeholder analysis, develop communication plans, and facilitate Design Thinking sessions.
Configure cognitive services, develop user interfaces, and create metadata management repositories.
Capture business/data quality rules, design data quality reports & dashboards, and work with technical resources to automate monitoring and reporting.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
· Extensive experience in cognitive (Watson) and analytics API's, services, and solutions.
· Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM).
· Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
· Background in Agile delivery of next-generation Cognitive Computing and Advanced Analytics projects.
· Experience with data governance technologies for data quality and metadata management.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
· Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
· Experience with issue tracking processes and tools (e.g., JIRA).
· Understanding of stochastic systems and their probabilistic output.
· Knowledge of traditional project management principles and tools.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Agile Delivery Manager / Scrum Master

Manchester, North West IBM

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**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
We are seeking a Project Manager with expertise in Cognitive & Analytics to lead our cognitive computing and advanced analytics projects! In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and integrating cognitive and analytics solutions for our clients. Your responsibilities will include managing project lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and integrate cognitive and advanced analytics solutions for clients.
Lead project lifecycles, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Conduct stakeholder analysis, develop communication plans, and facilitate Design Thinking sessions.
Configure cognitive services, develop user interfaces, and create metadata management repositories.
Capture business/data quality rules, design data quality reports & dashboards, and work with technical resources to automate monitoring and reporting.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
· Extensive experience in cognitive (Watson) and analytics API's, services, and solutions.
· Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM).
· Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
· Background in Agile delivery of next-generation Cognitive Computing and Advanced Analytics projects.
· Experience with data governance technologies for data quality and metadata management.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
· Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
· Experience with issue tracking processes and tools (e.g., JIRA).
· Understanding of stochastic systems and their probabilistic output.
· Knowledge of traditional project management principles and tools.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Agile Delivery Manager / Scrum Master

Hursley, South East IBM

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**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
We are seeking a Project Manager with expertise in Cognitive & Analytics to lead our cognitive computing and advanced analytics projects! In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and integrating cognitive and analytics solutions for our clients. Your responsibilities will include managing project lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and integrate cognitive and advanced analytics solutions for clients.
Lead project lifecycles, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Conduct stakeholder analysis, develop communication plans, and facilitate Design Thinking sessions.
Configure cognitive services, develop user interfaces, and create metadata management repositories.
Capture business/data quality rules, design data quality reports & dashboards, and work with technical resources to automate monitoring and reporting.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
· Extensive experience in cognitive (Watson) and analytics API's, services, and solutions.
· Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM).
· Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
· Background in Agile delivery of next-generation Cognitive Computing and Advanced Analytics projects.
· Experience with data governance technologies for data quality and metadata management.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
· Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
· Experience with issue tracking processes and tools (e.g., JIRA).
· Understanding of stochastic systems and their probabilistic output.
· Knowledge of traditional project management principles and tools.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Agile Delivery Manager / Scrum Master

Leicester, East Midlands IBM

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**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
We are seeking a Project Manager with expertise in Cognitive & Analytics to lead our cognitive computing and advanced analytics projects! In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and integrating cognitive and analytics solutions for our clients. Your responsibilities will include managing project lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and integrate cognitive and advanced analytics solutions for clients.
Lead project lifecycles, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Conduct stakeholder analysis, develop communication plans, and facilitate Design Thinking sessions.
Configure cognitive services, develop user interfaces, and create metadata management repositories.
Capture business/data quality rules, design data quality reports & dashboards, and work with technical resources to automate monitoring and reporting.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
· Extensive experience in cognitive (Watson) and analytics API's, services, and solutions.
· Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM).
· Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
· Background in Agile delivery of next-generation Cognitive Computing and Advanced Analytics projects.
· Experience with data governance technologies for data quality and metadata management.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
· Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
· Experience with issue tracking processes and tools (e.g., JIRA).
· Understanding of stochastic systems and their probabilistic output.
· Knowledge of traditional project management principles and tools.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Lead Agile Project Manager (Scrum Master)

LE1 5AA Leicester, East Midlands £60000 Annually WhatJobs Direct

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Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm, is seeking an accomplished Lead Agile Project Manager, acting as a Scrum Master, to spearhead their remote project delivery efforts. This critical role requires a seasoned professional adept at fostering agile methodologies, driving team performance, and ensuring the successful execution of complex software development projects from inception to deployment. You will be responsible for guiding multiple Scrum teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, whilst championing continuous improvement and agile best practices.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of various agile frameworks, particularly Scrum and Kanban, and have a proven track record of successfully managing software development lifecycles in a remote setting. You will be skilled in removing impediments, coaching team members, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. Responsibilities include stakeholder management, ensuring clear communication channels, managing project roadmaps, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks. You will also play a key role in defining and refining project processes, metrics, and reporting to ensure transparency and alignment with business objectives. Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps is essential.

We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, and a minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years specifically focused on agile methodologies and Scrum Master roles. Professional certifications such as CSM, CSPO, or PMP are highly desirable. Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills are paramount. This is a fully remote position, requiring a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to effectively manage and inspire teams distributed across different locations. If you are a passionate advocate for agile principles and possess the drive to deliver high-quality software solutions in a remote-first environment, we encourage you to apply.
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Senior Agile Project Manager - Scrum Master

NG1 1GU Nottingham, East Midlands £70000 Annually WhatJobs Direct

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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Agile Project Manager, with a strong background as a Scrum Master, to oversee complex technology projects in **Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK**. This hybrid role requires a leader adept at navigating the intricacies of software development lifecycles, fostering agile methodologies, and driving successful project outcomes. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication, and removing impediments to progress. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organisational skills, a deep understanding of agile principles, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and achieve their objectives.
  • Coach and mentor development teams on agile best practices, values, and principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Work closely with product owners to ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritised, and understood by the team.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies.
  • Track project progress using agile metrics and tools, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between development teams, product management, and other stakeholders.
  • Promote a collaborative and self-organising team environment.
  • Assist in the development and refinement of project management processes and standards.
  • Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap development for the product or service.
  • Ensure that the team adheres to quality standards and delivers high-quality software increments.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager and/or Scrum Master in a software development environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project management principles.
  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency in project management and agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
  • Relevant certifications such as CSM, CSPO, PMP-Agile, or SAFe are highly desirable.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience in the financial services or e-commerce sector is a plus.
Join our innovative team and make a tangible impact on our client's technological advancements. This hybrid role offers the perfect balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

This position requires regular attendance at our **Nottingham** office, with the option for remote work on other days.
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Lead Agile Project Manager - Scrum Master

NE1 4DB Newcastle upon Tyne, North East £60000 Annually WhatJobs Direct

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Our client, a rapidly growing technology solutions provider, is actively seeking an experienced and certified Lead Agile Project Manager to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for guiding cross-functional teams through the agile development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products and seamless project execution. You will be a champion of agile methodologies, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage multiple complex software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Coach and mentor development teams on Agile principles, practices, and values.
  • Remove impediments and blockers faced by the development team to ensure smooth progress.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to define project scope, requirements, and backlog prioritization.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, tracking progress and managing risks.
  • Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management across all levels of the organization.
  • Implement and continuously improve Agile processes and best practices.
  • Track key project metrics and performance indicators, providing regular reports to senior management.
  • Foster a positive and productive team environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as required.
Qualifications:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is mandatory.
  • Significant experience (5+ years) in Agile project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.
  • Strong understanding of Agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), and tools (Jira, Confluence).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
  • Proficiency in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Experience in coaching and facilitating Agile transformations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment, demonstrating strong self-management and communication skills.
  • Problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • Experience with large-scale enterprise projects is a plus.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead high-impact projects and contribute to the strategic growth of a forward-thinking company. If you are a results-oriented Agile leader passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional software, we encourage you to apply. Our client is looking for a dedicated professional to join their team, working remotely from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK , or any location within the UK.
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Senior Agile Project Manager (Scrum Master)

S1 1AA Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber £65000 Annually WhatJobs Direct

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Our client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Senior Agile Project Manager, also acting as a Scrum Master, to lead transformative projects in **Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK**. This role is critical in fostering an agile environment, guiding development teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex software and product development initiatives. You will be responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, coaching teams on agile principles and practices, and driving continuous improvement within the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), experience in project planning, risk management, stakeholder management, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. You will work closely with product owners, development teams, and business stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. This position requires excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will be adept at managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. The ability to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and motivate teams is paramount. You will champion agile values and principles, ensuring adherence to best practices while also adapting methodologies to suit project-specific needs. The successful candidate will possess a strategic mindset, a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value. This is an exciting opportunity to shape project delivery, empower teams, and contribute significantly to the company's success by ensuring efficient and effective product development. You will be a key player in driving innovation and ensuring that projects meet the highest standards of quality and performance. The role demands a dedication to continuous learning and adaptation in the ever-evolving landscape of project management and software development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Coach and mentor agile development teams, fostering a culture of self-organization and continuous improvement.
  • Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a clear and well-defined product backlog.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, and resources effectively.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
  • Facilitate effective communication between development teams, stakeholders, and management.
  • Drive the adoption and adherence to agile principles and best practices.
  • Monitor team performance and implement strategies for enhanced productivity and quality.
  • Contribute to the overall agile transformation of the organization.
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role.
  • Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and frameworks.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is highly desirable.
  • Experience in managing software development projects from inception to completion.
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and coaching skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello).
  • Experience with risk management and issue resolution.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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