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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Agile Project Manager - FTC - **Company:** OVO - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £94,000.0 - £110,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analytics - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f80972c03262010 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Project management?, * Have a track record of leading large-scale Agile initiatives that deliver strategic value and process optimisation. * Have a proven ability to mentor senior delivery professionals and embed Agile best practices across teams. * Have deep knowledge of Agile, Lean, and advanced scaling frameworks. * Are skilled in aligning Agile delivery with business strategy and driving transformation through data and insight. * Are experienced in defining and tracking success metrics (KPIs, OKRs) to support continuous improvement. * Have strong capability in strategic roadmapping across cross-functional teams or departments. * Are a confident communicator with the ability to engage and align diverse stakeholder groups. * Have advanced coaching and leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration, learning, and sustainable change. * Are a recognised as a thought leader internally and externally in Agile delivery and transformation. ## Description * Establish Agile Centre of Excellence: Develop and implement standardised agile methodologies and best practices across the organisation. * Drive Strategic Alignment: Ensure all enterprise-wide programmes & initiatives directly contribute to and enable key strategic business objectives. * Foster Project Management Maturity: Elevate the skills and capabilities of project managers through mentorship and the development of a strong Community of Practice. Team Vision: * To be recognised as a leading agile delivery function that consistently delivers high-impact strategic initiatives, drives organisational agility, and sets industry standards for agile excellence. Impact to Create: * Significantly improved success rates, faster and more effective delivery of critical enterprise projects. * A more agile and adaptive organisation capable of responding quickly to market changes. * A highly skilled and collaborative project management community that fosters innovation and continuous improvement This role in a nutshell: Principal Project Managers drive enterprise-wide agile projects/programs and strategic initiatives, shaping OVO's vision and ensuring alignment with critical business objectives. You'll function as a senior advisor and mentor, contributing to the development of standards and best practices in agile project management. A Principal Project Manager champions innovation, drives strategic transformation, and establishes the OVO as a thought leader in agile methodologies. Your key outcomes will be: * Strategic Enterprise Vision & Execution: Lead and oversee complex, high-impact enterprise-wide programs that span multiple portfolios, directly influencing OVO strategy and driving transformation. * Agile Thought Leadership & Standardisation: Develop and champion enterprise-wide agile project management standards and best practices, establishing the OVO as a leader in agile methodologies. * Innovative Agile Solutions & Methodologies: Drive the development and implementation of innovative agile project management methodologies and tools, enhancing organisational agility and efficiency. * Data-Driven Portfolio & Optimisation: Define, track, and optimise success indicators for agile program success at the portfolio, using data to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement. * Senior Leadership Mentorship & Strategic Influence: Provide expert consultation and guidance to senior leaders and mentor senior project managers, influencing strategic planning and fostering a culture of agile excellence., * Lead Strategic Agile Programs: Direct complex, enterprise-wide Agile initiatives aligned with business goals, delivering measurable value and driving strategic outcomes. * Define and Evolve Agile Practices: Shape and champion Agile standards, methodologies, and tools across the organisation to enhance delivery effectiveness and adaptability. * Provide Executive-Level Agile Expertise: Advise senior leaders on Agile strategies and implementation, supporting transformation and embedding agility into OVO's culture. * Enable Data-Driven Delivery: Establish and track success metrics (KPIs, OKRs), leveraging data and insights to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making. * Mentor and Build Capability: Coach senior delivery professionals, foster role-specific excellence, and support career growth through Communities of Practice and learning pathways. * Drive Innovation and Industry Engagement: Represent OVO as a thought leader in Agile delivery, contribute to the external Agile community, and bring fresh perspectives back into the organisation. * Support Strategic Planning and Governance: Collaborate on roadmaps and develop due diligence frameworks to assess initiative feasibility, risk, and alignment with strategic objectives. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)