Senior Agile Project Manager

Jobtailor

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Cambridge, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology initiatives. You will drive governance, align with business objectives, and ensure value-driven outcomes across IT and business functions.

You are a seasoned leader with 7–10+ years in large-scale projects, proficient in Agile, Scrum and hybrid delivery, and able to collaborate with distributed teams and vendors while maintaining robust budgets and stakeholder

Qualifications

7–10+ years’ experience delivering complex technology projects in enterprise environments.
Proven experience leading Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery teams.
Experience managing large-scale transformation, digital, ERP, CRM, cloud, or business change initiatives.
Demonstrated success managing project budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
Experience working with geographically distributed and matrix-managed teams.
Experience managing third-party vendors and delivery partners.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Agile certifications such as SAFe, Scrum Master, Scrum Practitioner, PMI-ACP or equivalent desirable.
PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent project management qualification desirable.
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum and hybrid delivery methodologies.
Programme and project planning
Risk, issue and dependency management
Executive stakeholder management
Financial and budget management
Change management and business adoption
Supplier and vendor management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Leadership, facilitation and coaching
Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence and project portfolio management tools
Successful applicants must undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check
Proof of work authorization may be required subject to local laws

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities
Establish and maintain delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and project controls
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups where required
Work with Product Owners to manage and prioritise backlogs and value-driven outcomes
Manage project budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, and resource plans
Drive stakeholder engagement and executive communication across business and IT functions
Coordinate Engineering, Architecture, Security, Operations, Change Management, and external supplier teams
Identify and remove delivery impediments
Ensure governance, reporting, and project financials remain accurate and decision-ready
Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices
Coach and mentor Project Managers, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and delivery team members

Skills

Agile Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Project Portfolio Management Tools

Job description

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities
Establish and maintain delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and project controls
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups where required
Work with Product Owners to manage and prioritise backlogs and value-driven outcomes
Manage project budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, and resource plans
Drive stakeholder engagement and executive communication across business and IT functions
Coordinate Engineering, Architecture, Security, Operations, Change Management, and external supplier teams
Identify and remove delivery impediments
Ensure governance, reporting, and project financials remain accurate and decision-ready
Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices
Coach and mentor Project Managers, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and delivery team members

Requirements

7–10+ years’ experience delivering complex technology projects in enterprise environments
Proven experience leading Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery teams
Experience managing large-scale transformation, digital, ERP, CRM, cloud, or business change initiatives
Demonstrated success managing project budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
Experience working with geographically distributed and matrix-managed teams
Experience managing third-party vendors and delivery partners
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Agile certifications such as SAFe, Scrum Master, Scrum Practitioner, PMI-ACP or equivalent desirable
PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent project management qualification desirable
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum and hybrid delivery methodologies
Programme and project planning
Risk, issue and dependency management
Executive stakeholder management
Financial and budget management
Change management and business adoption
Supplier and vendor management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Leadership, facilitation and coaching
Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence and project portfolio management tools
Successful applicants must undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check
Proof of work authorization may be required subject to local laws

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex IT projects with a focus on Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and financial oversight. Proven ability to coach teams and drive continuous improvement while ensuring project governance and delivery excellence.

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