At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex IT projects and drive Agile delivery for impactful results.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a difference by managing transformative projects in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years of experience in Agile project management and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities
- Establish and maintain delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and project controls
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups where required
- Work with Product Owners to manage and prioritise backlogs and value-driven outcomes
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, and resource plans
- Drive stakeholder engagement and executive communication across business and IT functions
- Coordinate Engineering, Architecture, Security, Operations, Change Management, and external supplier teams
- Identify and remove delivery impediments
- Ensure governance, reporting, and project financials remain accurate and decision-ready
- Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices
- Coach and mentor Project Managers, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and delivery team members
Requirements
- 7–10+ years’ experience delivering complex technology projects in enterprise environments
- Proven experience leading Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery teams
- Experience managing large-scale transformation, digital, ERP, CRM, cloud, or business change initiatives
- Demonstrated success managing project budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
- Experience working with geographically distributed and matrix-managed teams
- Experience managing third-party vendors and delivery partners
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Agile certifications such as SAFe, Scrum Master, Scrum Practitioner, PMI-ACP or equivalent desirable
- PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent project management qualification desirable
- Knowledge of Agile, Scrum and hybrid delivery methodologies
- Programme and project planning
- Risk, issue and dependency management
- Executive stakeholder management
- Financial and budget management
- Change management and business adoption
- Supplier and vendor management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership, facilitation and coaching
- Azure Dev Ops, Jira, Confluence and project portfolio management tools
- Successful applicants must undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check
- Proof of work authorization may be required subject to local laws
- Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex IT projects with a focus on Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and financial oversight.
Proven ability to coach teams and drive continuous improvement while ensuring project governance and delivery excellence.
- Highest-signal resume keywords
- Agile Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Hard Skills
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum
- Project Planning
- Risk Management
- Dependency Management
- Change Management
- Digital Transformation
- ERP Management
- CRM Management
- Cloud Initiatives
- Soft Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Facilitation
- Coaching
Certifications & Qualifications
- SAFe
- Scrum Master
- Scrum Practitioner
- PMI-ACP
- PRINCE2
- PMP
- MSP
- Industry Keywords
- Enterprise Environments
- Geographically Distributed Teams
- Matrix-Managed Teams
- Third-Party Vendor Management
- Business Change Initiatives
- Tools & Technologies
- Azure Dev Ops
- Jira
- Confluence
- Project Portfolio Management Tools
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Senior Agile Project Manager in Cambridge employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
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Agile Methodologies
Scrum
Project Planning
Risk Management
Dependency Management
Change Management
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