Project Manager - Technology Group REF 487

Interface Recruitment UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager to drive multiple technology projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices, managing teams effectively. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, acting as Scrum Master, and maintaining budgets. Applicants must hold a Scrum Master certification and have excellent communication skills. This role is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing technology projects and teams.
• At least one year as a Scrum Master for a software development team.
• Good understanding of agile principles and the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of complex agile projects.
• Act as Scrum Master for development teams.
• Drive governance aligned to industry best practices.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Budget Management

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Scrum Master certification

PRINCE 2

Tools

Target Process

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Technology Group REF 487

Job Description – Project and Scrum Manager

Purpose: To manage multiple technology projects and work streams within technology to drive delivery of key project milestones utilising both PRINCE2 and SCRUM/Agile Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end delivery of complex agile projects, establishing, and controlling project constraints and scope.
• Act as Scrum Master for one or more development teams, servicing the company’s main products/tech projects
• Responsible for all aspects of project management to ensure a quality and on time delivery of technology projects.
• Drive governance aligned to industry standard frameworks (PRINCE2 and Agile)
• Develop and maintain project plans and documentation such as highlight reports, risk logs, action plans and key dependencies.
• Track and report on project budgets, timelines and key Agile project performance metrics.
• Forecast the numbers of deliverables possible in an iteration, which is based on evidence and reliable source.
• Understand and apply correct escalation paths for department-specific or cross-departmental issues that place the projects at any kind of risk.
• Challenge, support and make others accountable within the technology department who need to deliver against projects.
• Guide the team on how to develop and test high quality Products.
• Proactively contribute towards the success of the development and test team(s) on a daily basis.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Burn down techniques, Stand-ups, Planning Sessions, Retrospectives Refinement Sessions and Product Backlog management with Product Owners).
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and growing business trust in development.
• Arrange demos and decision-making processes in order to ensure quick inspection and business acceptance.
• Performance against project deliverables: delivery on time within 10% +/- of estimated deadline; quality; on budget within 5% +/- of plan; risk management – all risks to have been assessed either reduced, mitigated or accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Previous Technology (Infrastructure and Software Development) Project/SCRUM experience running multiple teams/projects simultaneously
• Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least one year for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum/Agile principles, practices, and theory.
• Knowledge about tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.
• Appreciation of the SDLC for a product
• Good communicator, who bridges the gap between development team members and different departments within the company.
• Problem solving
• Experience of a fast paced, environment, working to tight deadlines
• Budget Management
• Scrum Master certification
• PRINCE 2
• Knowledge and use of software like Target Process / JIRA