Senior Agile Project Manager

Motorola Solutions Inc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Paid time off

Paid parental and family leave

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee bonuses

Stock grants & employee stock purchase

Job summary

Motorola Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Agile Project Manager to lead a cross-functional squad of Technical Project Managers, software engineers, and test engineers.

You will drive Agile delivery standards, facilitate iterative execution, and set product delivery strategy while acting as the outward-facing lead for Motorola Solutions. You will mentor other Project Managers, manage risk, and ensure close alignment with customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional delivery squads and mentoring managers.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into business value for stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with clients and internal teams.
• Security clearance requirements (NPPV3) and UK residency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex software projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe or hybrid).
• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies and ensure high-velocity, high-quality outputs.
• Act as outward-facing lead for Motorola Solutions to customers and stakeholders.
• Line-manage and mentor junior Project Managers within the squad.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and budget concerns.
• Maintain backlog health, release roadmaps, and velocity visibility.

Skills

People Leadership

Agile Expertise

Stakeholder Communication

Remote Leadership

Education

BSc in Computer Science / related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

• The Senior Agile Project Manager will be responsible for leading a cross-functional squad consisting of Technical Project Managers, Software Engineers, and Test Engineers
• As part of this squad, you will oversee several customer deliveries, driving Agile delivery standards, facilitating iterative execution, setting product delivery strategy, and acting as the outward-facing lead for Motorola Solutions
• They will also be line manager and mentor to the other Project Managers in the squad, delegating work as appropriate
• Iterative & Continuous Delivery: Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical solutions using Agile frameworks. Facilitate core ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives) to ensure predictable, high-velocity output
• Agile Governance & Flow: Work closely with a cross-functional squad and key customer stakeholders to prioritise user stories, manage backlog health, eliminate delivery blockers, and maintain clear visibility on team velocity and release roadmaps
• Agile Artifact Management: Oversee project and delivery plans, definition of done (DoD), sprint goals, release plans, budget tracking, and post-launch value realization reports
• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders, translating complex technical software concepts into business value while transparently communicating progress, iteration velocity, and release timelines
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify issues that could arise within the project such as technical dependencies, adoption of the design solution, budget and resourcing
• Driving Delivery Standards: Ensure the team follows proven best practices to deliver high-quality work, while keeping leadership informed of any risks and meeting regularly with customers to maintain open communication and ensure they are seeing value

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

People Leadership: Experience line-managing, mentoring, and developing team members Agile Expertise: Proven experience leading cross-functional delivery squads, managing backlog refinement, and facilitating Agile ceremonies Stakeholder Diplomacy: Expert written and verbal communication skills with a focus on client relationship management and expectations alignment Security Clearance: Must meet NPPV3 security clearance requirements (requires a minimum of 3 years continuous UK residency) Experience: 7+ years of experience managing commercial software delivery in complex, delivery-driven environments using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or hybrid Agile) Education: BSc/BA degree, or equivalent commercial project management experience Education: BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical/management degree Agile Certifications: Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist certification Technical Familiarity: Background or familiarity with Azure DevOps and / or software delivery Virtual Leadership: Proven experience leading, coaching, and motivating remote or hybrid delivery teams