Agile Project Manager

SCIENTE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIENTE in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Agile Project Manager with 8+ years of IT experience to lead complex projects, multiple Agile teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

The role requires strong expertise in Agile, Scrum and Waterfall, with proficiency in Jira and Power BI to deliver clear reporting and drive delivery success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in project management, Waterfall focus.
• 5+ years as Scrum Master, including senior role experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple Agile teams and complex projects.
• PM/Agile/Scrum certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PSM, CSM, A-CSM or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple Agile teams; ensure effective Scrum ceremonies and delivery tracking.
• Manage end-to-end technology projects using Agile and Waterfall methods; ensure timely delivery.
• Drive Agile transformation and promote best engineering practices across teams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and senior management to handle dependencies and risks.
• Monitor progress via Jira dashboards and reporting tools; provide status updates and insights.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Scrum Masters and project teams.

Skills

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Jira

Jira Plans

Jira Dashboards

Power BI

AI-based tools

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Cross-functional teams

Agile engineering

Tools

Jira

Jira Plans

Jira Dashboards

Power BI

AI-based tools

Job description

We are seeking an Agile Project Manager with 8+ years of IT experience and strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies to lead complex projects, multiple Agile teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• 8+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in project management, particularly Waterfall methodology;


• 5+ years of Scrum Master experience, including 2+ years in a senior Scrum Master role;


• Strong experience managing multiple Agile teams, complex projects, and Agile transformation initiatives;


• Professional Project Management and Agile/Scrum certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, PSM, CSM, A-CSM, or equivalent;


• Strong proficiency in Jira, Jira Plans, Jira Dashboards, and other Agile project tracking tools;


• Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, vendor management, and cross-functional team management skills;


• Strong understanding of Agile engineering best practices and the ability to drive delivery across technical teams.


• Experience with Power BI and/or AI-based tools for project reporting, analytics, and productivity enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple Agile teams, ensuring effective Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, delivery tracking, and continuous improvement;


• Manage end-to-end technology projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring timely and quality delivery;


• Drive Agile transformation initiatives and promote Agile engineering best practices across teams;


• Coordinate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and senior management to manage dependencies, risks, issues, and project priorities;


• Monitor project progress through Jira dashboards and other reporting tools, providing clear status updates and delivery insights;


• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Scrum Masters and cross-functional project teams;


• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.