Agile Project Manager

Agile Project Manager

Contract opportunity

3 month initial contract (likely extension)

Based in Taunton

Hybrid (3 days a week on-site)

Paying between £420-£460 per day DOE

Outside IR35

Agile Project Manager

Job Summary : The Agile Project Manager will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating Agile project teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering products that provide exceptional business value. This role will manage several concurrent high visibility projects using Agile methodologies in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Project Management:
• Lead and manage software development projects utilizing Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
• Lead and motivate project team members and associated stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospective meetings.
• Ensure the development team is practicing the core Agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility.
• Remove impediments and coach the team on removing impediments.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Act as the point of contact for internal and external customers and stakeholders regarding project status and deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and ensure stakeholders are engaged and aware of the project’s progress and any obstacles that arise.
• Communicate project risks and issues and provide mitigation strategies.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Promote continuous improvement by adhering to Lean/Agile principles and practices.
• Develop and implement operational procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in Agile frameworks.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and manage project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, and provide options to resolve.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent Agile Project Management certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of years of experience in project management in an Agile environment.
• Thorough understanding of Agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, Confluence, or similar.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changes and adjust priorities as required.