Agile Project Manager (12 month FTC)

  • Lay
  • Hybrid

Christians Against Poverty

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to coordinate and oversee activities across multiple projects, ensuring their successful integration into a cohesive plan. Working in an agile environment, the Project Manager will act as a central point of collaboration, aligning efforts across various teams and managing dependencies. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. The role works alongside the Agile Delivery Manager and supports the facilitation of cross-functional collaboration.

Please note this role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Hybrid and remote working are available for this role.

Job Description

Project Planning and Integration:

Develop and maintain a comprehensive integrated project plan that includes activities across multiple teams.

Coordinate with stakeholders to identify dependencies, risks, and opportunities across projects.

Create and maintain a project risk and issues log and actively resolve issues or escalate them as necessary.

Collaborate with the Agile Delivery Manager to  ensure agile ceremonies and processes support overall project goals.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Serve as the primary contact for project updates and status reporting.

Engage with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on deliverables and timelines.

Manage third-party suppliers and vendors to ensure quality deliverables.

 

Responsibilities

Agile Leadership:

 

Facilitate agile practices where appropriate, ensuring projects adhere to agile principles.

Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within project teams.

Work closely with the Agile Delivery Manager to monitor team velocity and capacity to optimize delivery schedules.

Communication and Reporting:

Produce regular updates on project progress, including milestone tracking, risk mitigation strategies, and key metrics.

Clearly communicate project goals, progress, and any changes to all stakeholders.

Act as the liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

 

Salary Min £30,549.87
Closing Date 27/01/2025

To apply for this job please visit careers.capuk.org.