Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Location: Huntingdon, UK
Salary: Up to £75,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master to join a growing team delivering high-priority projects within the defence sector.
This role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure project success, facilitating Agile practices, and driving high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage multiple in-flight projects, tracking progress, reporting, and managing risks, issues, and budgets.
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
* Lead delivery with a servant-leadership approach, fostering a productive team environment.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders, resolving escalations and ensuring alignment on project priorities.
* Protect the team from distractions, clear obstacles, and maintain focus on achieving deliverables.
* Support team dynamics and collaboration with the product owner and external stakeholders.
This role requires working on-site five days a week due to the nature of the projects.
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience managing software-based projects in an Agile delivery environment.
* Strong understanding of Agile principles and ability to lead Agile ceremonies effectively.
* Previous experience working on Defence or Ministry of Defence (MoD) projects.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.
* Ability to build and maintain high-performing teams.
Eligibility
Candidates must be British citizens and have lived in the UK for the last five years to obtain the required security clearance.
What’s in it for you?
* Earn up to £75,000
* Access to a learning and development budget for conferences, courses, and other materials.
* Team culture: Enjoy monthly social events and a fantastic team environment.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work on impactful defence projects, apply today to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
Contact Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade to learn more.
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