Project Manager - Agile Methodology (SCRUM/PPO/RTE)

Keoni; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kéoni Consulting, Paris, seeks an experienced Project Manager for Agile methodologies to coordinate multiple agile teams. You will refine backlogs, coach teams, and translate business needs into actionable user stories, ensuring clear stakeholder communication and project alignment.

Heavy emphasis on Scrum practices, SAFe awareness, and proficient use of Jira/Confluence for backlog tracking and reporting. Roles suit professionals with strong facilitation skills and cross-team collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Proficiency in agile principles and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the product/project lifecycle (backlog, user stories, increments).
• Proven experience in a multi-team agile environment.
• Knowledge of documentation and reporting tools (Confluence, dashboards, etc.).
• Ability to structure and track a backlog, organize ceremonies, and formalize agile artifacts.
• Excellent facilitation, summarization, and communication skills.
• General technical knowledge of how a development team operates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and refine the product backlog with stakeholders.
• Ensure the team understands the needs.
• Act as a coach and mediator.
• Gather and clarify functional requirements.
• Refine, prioritize and formalize user stories.
• Facilitate communication and ensure a clear understanding of business expectations.

Skills

Agile principles

Scrum

Kanban

SAFe

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Backlog management

Communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Dashboards

Job description

# Project Manager - Agile Methodology (SCRUM/PPO/RTE)* Project Manager - Agile Methodology (SCRUM/PPO/RTE)Specific activities – Proxy PO: • Prepare and refine the product backlog with stakeholders • Ensure the team understands the needs • Act as a coach and mediator • Gather and clarify functional requirements • Refine, prioritize and formalize user stories • Facilitate communication and ensure a clear understanding of business expectations.Technical requirements (common): • Proficiency in agile principles and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Knowledge of the product/project lifecycle (backlog, user stories, increments) • Proven experience in a multi-team agile environment • Proficiency with an agile management tool (Jira, Confluence) • Knowledge of documentation and reporting tools (Confluence, dashboards, etc.) • Ability to structure and track a backlog, organize ceremonies, and formalize agile artifacts • Excellent facilitation, summarization, and communication skills • General technical knowledge (understanding of how a development team operates)Specific requirements – Scrum Master: • Proficiency in Scrum ceremonies • Knowledge of agile metrics (velocity, burndown, focus factor, etc.) • Agile coaching approach: supporting the team in becoming more autonomous • Experience in obstacle managementSpecific Requirements – Proxy Product Owner (PPO): • Ability to gather, clarify, and structure stakeholder requirements • Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria • Knowledge of backlog prioritization • Operational monitoring of the backlog in conjunction with the PO • Liaison between business and technical teams to ensure product consistency Specific Requirements – RTE: • In-depth knowledge of SAFe or another scaled agile methodology • Ability to coordinate multiple teams within an Agile Release Train • Experience organizing PI Planning, ART Sync, and Scrum of Scrums • Management of dependencies, risks, milestones, and cross-functional trackingFounded in 2008, Kéoni Consulting is an IT consulting and engineering firm specializing in the banking, financial markets, insurance, and industrial sectors. We are the partner for major accounts in their digital transformation. We help them transform their business model, align their operational processes, select the best technologies, and mitigate and overcome the risks associated with digitalization. Kéoni Consulting helps companies to: Make a difference , innovate and create , reinvent their business, satisfy customers, gain a competitive advantage, become the leader in their sector, and become the leader in their sector. Our services cover the entire information systems lifecycle (Project Management, Business Analysis Consulting, Design, Implementation, Maintenance, Production, and Operations).**Work location:** Europe