Agile Project Manager

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews).
• Collaborate with Product Owners to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets with transparency and accountability.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and best practices.
• Track project progress using Agile metrics and reporting tools; provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance team performance and delivery quality.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with strong understanding of Scrum and other Agile frameworks (Kanban, Lean).
• Proven experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive project management approach.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT project delivery.
• Bachelors degree in Business, IT, or related field; additional project management certifications are a plus.