Agile Project Manager

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams. You will manage the planning and execution of complex projects using Agile methodologies. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Agile certification, and significant experience in IT project management. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in Agile project or program management.
• Proven experience delivering complex IT or software projects using Agile methodologies.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of Agile projects.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives and other Agile ceremonies.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks and resources.

Skills

Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, Rally, Azure DevOps)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Trello

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban or SAFe. The Agile PM will facilitate collaboration, remove impediments, manage timelines and stakeholder expectations and ensure continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of Agile projects in alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives and other Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, scrum masters, developers, QA and stakeholders.
• Track project progress using Agile tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello) and report metrics such as velocity, burndown and team performance.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks and resources ensuring alignment with Agile principles.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to team members in Agile best practices and continuous delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels providing clear updates and managing expectations.
• Identify and resolve blockers, escalated issues as needed and ensure teams stay focused and productive.
• Coordinate with other Agile teams or programs in scaled environments (e.g. SAFe, LeSS).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred).

Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist or equivalent Agile certification (required or preferred).

Experience

• 35 years of experience in Agile project or program management.
• Proven experience delivering complex IT or software projects using Agile methodologies.

Skills

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe etc.).
• Strong facilitation, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Rally, Azure DevOps).
• Ability to lead without authority and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.