Agile Project Manager at Response Informatics, Taunton, £Contract Rate

Job Title: Agile Project Manager

Location: Taunton, UK (Hybrid – 3 days in a week to Onsite)

Job Type: Contract - Outside IR35

Note: Active SC Clearance required

Role: Delivery Manager

Job Title: Agile Project Manager

Job Summary: The Agile Project Manager will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating Agile project teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering products that provide exceptional business value. This role will manage several concurrent high visibility projects using Agile methodologies in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Agile Project Management:

o Lead and manage software development projects utilizing Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.

o Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

o Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

o Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

o Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

· Team Leadership and Collaboration:

o Lead and motivate project team members and associated stakeholders to achieve project goals.

o Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospective meetings.

o Ensure the development team is practicing the core Agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility.

o Remove impediments and coach the team on removing impediments.

· Stakeholder Management:

o Act as the point of contact for internal and external customers and stakeholders regarding project status and deliverables.

o Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and ensure stakeholders are engaged and aware of the project’s progress and any obstacles that arise.

o Communicate project risks and issues and provide mitigation strategies.

· Continuous Improvement:

o Promote continuous improvement by adhering to Lean/Agile principles and practices.

o Develop and implement operational procedures to improve efficiency and quality.

o Stay current on industry trends and best practices in Agile frameworks.

· Risk Management:

o Identify and manage project risks and develop mitigation plans.

o Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, and provide options to resolve.

Qualifications & Skills:

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

· PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent Agile Project Management certification is highly desirable.

· Minimum of years of experience in project management in an Agile environment.

· Thorough understanding of Agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures.

· Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.

· Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, Confluence, or similar.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

· Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changes and adjust priorities as required.