At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital projects and drive Agile practices for impactful software solutions.
- Company: Join CalMac, a major employer in Scotland, embracing change and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid work, and 37 days annual leave.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a role with autonomy during an exciting transformation.
- Qualifications: Experience in Agile project management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
This position is offered on a permanent basis, based in Gourock with hybrid working. We’re looking for an experienced Agile Project Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of key digital and technology solutions that support our operational environment and high-profile customer-facing brand. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic software platforms, working across internal teams and trusted external partners at a time of significant change, investment and transformation across CalMac.
As Agile Project Manager, you’ll act as the central point of coordination between business stakeholders, delivery partners, and internal IT teams. You’ll champion Agile practices, ensure high-quality delivery, and drive continuous improvement, ensuring our products remain stable, scalable, and aligned to business outcomes. You’ll lead end-to-end delivery across the product lifecycle, from discovery through to release, supporting incremental value delivery while maintaining a strong focus on quality, timelines, and scope.
About you: As the key interface between stakeholders and delivery teams, we are a customer-focused professional who delivers high-quality outcomes, thrives in complexity, and brings energy, collaboration, and a passion for continuous improvement. You will also need to have:
- Proven experience in Agile project management within digital, technology, consultancy, or client-side environments with strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
- Experience delivering complex software or platform projects (ideally within booking, ticketing, eCommerce, or digital applications) and of managing multiple stakeholders and third-party vendors.
- Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence) and modern delivery practices (DevOps, CI/CD, cloud platforms).
- Demonstrable experience of working in data-driven environments where insights inform prioritisation.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills as well as strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels including Executive level.
Why join CalMac? This is an exciting time of positive change for CalMac! As one of Scotland’s biggest employers, we have long-term stability and investment to continue to deliver essential services to Scotland’s communities. With an excellent salary package, this is also an opportunity to join a business that is modernising, evolving and investing in its future and where you can make a visible, lasting impact in a role with real autonomy and authority. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early for external applicants if we receive the required quality or quantity of applications. All our offers are subject to right to work in the UK checks and any relevant background checking. No agencies please.
Package:
- Competitive salary
- Very generous pension
- Hybrid Working
- Excellent training, development, and career progression
- 37 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents
Agile Business Project Manager (IT) in Gourock employer: Caledonian MacBrayne
At CalMac, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With our hybrid working model based in Gourock, employees enjoy the flexibility of remote work while also having the opportunity to engage directly with our vibrant teams across ports and vessels. We are committed to employee growth, providing comprehensive training and mentorship to ensure that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our transformative journey.
