Agile Project Manager

5 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom mbf Full time

Agile Project Manager - London Market Insurance / Agile / Continuous Improvement / Process Optimisation / Jira / Azure / DevOps


Job Summary:

The Agile Project Manager will lead the planning, execution and successful delivery of agile projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and business objectives. The role requires a strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks, exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.


Key Responsibilities:


Agile Project Management:

  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and resources effectively.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.


Team Leadership:

  • Act as a servant-leader for agile teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify and resolve team impediments to ensure productivity and high-quality deliverables.


Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Work closely with clients, business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to define project objectives and requirements.
  • Provide transparent communication on project status, risks, and milestones.
  • Working in fast moving matrix environment with multiple stakeholders.


Risk and Change Management:

  • Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
  • Manage changes in project scope or priorities with agility while maintaining project goals.


Performance Tracking and Reporting:

  • Utilize tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps to track project progress and team performance.
  • Prepare and deliver project status reports to leadership and stakeholders.


Process Optimization:

  • Promote best practices in Agile delivery, including automation, DevOps integration, and lean methodologies.
  • Advocate for continuous improvement in processes and workflows.


Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience is a plus.


Experience:

  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in project management with at least 3 years in Agile project delivery.
  • Key experience working within London Insurance market ideally with a Reinsurer.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects in a technology-driven environment.


Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  • Proficiency with project management tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies, automation and DevOps practices.


Certifications:

  • Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist) preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage



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