Can be remote but need to travel to London
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
Agile Implementation & Facilitation
* Lead and promote Agile best practices across teams.
* Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
* Ensure smooth collaboration between development teams, product owners, and stakeholders.
* Coach team members on Agile principles to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Project & Delivery Management
* Oversee end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables.
* Identify, track, and resolve risks, impediments, and bottlenecks affecting project progress.
* Define and monitor project KPIs, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
* Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
* Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.
* Manage expectations and align priorities between business and development teams.
Continuous Improvement & Tool Management
* Implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
* Leverage Agile project management tools like Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, or Asana for backlog management and sprint tracking.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement within teams through feedback loops and retrospectives.
Person Specification:
Required Qualifications & Experience:
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification (preferred but not mandatory).
* 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
* Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
* Experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile project management.
* Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Confluence, or similar.
Key Skills & Competencies:
* Strong leadership and facilitation skills to guide teams toward successful project delivery.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in tech, finance, healthcare, or similar industries.
* Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
* Experience with remote and distributed teams