Agile Project Manager

Entain plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking a skilled project manager to support various teams in delivering end-to-end projects from conception to market launch. The ideal candidate will manage project risks, ensure quality standards are met, and apply Agile methodologies to drive effective delivery. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact across product and technology initiatives within a bustling environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing end-to-end projects.
• Ability to coordinate analysis and implementation of initiatives.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects ensuring they meet quality and budget standards.
• Support cross-product initiatives and provide timely reporting.
• Manage project risks and escalate issues as necessary.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Project planning

Process improvement

Job description

You will work with multiple teams across product and technology, supporting end-to-end delivery from conception through to market launch and transition into operations.

• Deliver end-to-end projects that contribute to commercial benefit, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Support complex in-pillar and cross-product pillar initiatives, coordinating analysis, delivery, recommendations, and implementation while maintaining appropriate governance.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Agile project management, applying best practices to drive effective delivery.
• Manage and support issue escalation, dependencies, and project changes, ensuring timely intervention and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing effective controls and mitigations and escalating concerns where required.
• Support the development, documentation, and delivery of projects and change initiatives in line with Entain Group policies and strategic objectives.
• Create, maintain, and track realistic project plans, budgets, and progress against agreed quality and performance criteria.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project performance, supplying the information required to enable informed decision-making.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and efficiencies across engagement and delivery models.
• Support the definition and delivery of small projects or sub-projects, including project approach, engagement plans, communications, and quality criteria.
• Contribute to improvements in ways of working within Project, Programme Management, and PMO functions.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, customers, partners, and third parties, resolving issues and sharing relevant information.
• Ensure third-party delivery activity complies with contractual obligations, managing risks and interdependencies effectively.