Agile Project Manager

Roles of this type may sit within a collaborative engineering environment in London, working with development teams across software architecture, microservices, APIs and cloud infrastructure. The work could involve facilitating sprint planning and retrospectives, mentoring teams in Agile practices, removing delivery blockers and supporting continuous improvement in how the team operates., * Facilitating Agile ceremonies (standups, planning, retrospectives, refinement sessions) to keep teams aligned and engaged

• Removing impediments and blockers that slow team progress or delivery
• Coaching team members in Agile practices and helping teams adopt Agile methodologies
• Supporting backlog refinement and user story creation with product teams
• Monitoring delivery performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Collaborating with stakeholders to maintain visibility of delivery status and risks
• Supporting multi-workstream coordination where teams work across interconnected initiatives
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency and shared ownership within the team, Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
• The opportunity to directly impact how teams deliver software and respond to change
• Scope to coach and mentor technical professionals, supporting their development
• Exposure to modern software architectures and cloud technologies
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements in London
• Contract engagement at £400-500 per day, providing clear rate transparency and project-based flexibility
• Involvement in driving Agile adoption and continuous delivery improvement across the organisation
• Professional development through exposure to different teams, technologies and delivery approaches

• Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting Agile adoption
• Experience removing blockers and coaching teams to improve delivery performance
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices; Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience is preferred
• Experience with backlog refinement, user story creation and stakeholder collaboration in Agile environments
• Familiarity with end-to-end project delivery and risk management
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Ability to work in London on a contract basis

Nice-to-have experience could include:

• Exposure to technical environments (APIs, microservices, cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS)
• Experience supporting multi-workstream coordination or programme governance
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices or software development workflows
• Previous experience in software or technology delivery teams

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