About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Agile Project Leader to oversee and support a cross-functional development team in delivering high-quality project outcomes.
The successful candidate will drive best practices, maintain project methodology, and ensure effective collaboration between stakeholders, product owners, and the delivery team.
* Guide the development team on Agile best practices, including Kanban workflows, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and sprint planning & execution.
* Maintain and document the Project's Agile methodology to ensure consistency and clarity.
* Collaborate with stakeholders and the delivery team to ensure the product backlog is effectively groomed and prioritized.
* Monitor project progress, proactively identifying risks and issues, and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
* Communicate and report on the status of project sprints and epic progress to relevant stakeholders.
* Manage JIRA, ensuring uniform usage across the team and alignment with the Agile methodology.
* Facilitate team ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming sessions.
Requirements and Experience:
A strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) is essential.
Proven experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and product owners.
Demonstrated experience leading Agile projects in fast-paced environments.
Hands-on experience using, managing, and configuring Agile tools such as JIRA.
ICT-related qualifications are preferred.
Agile certifications like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) are highly valued.
Active NV2 Security Clearance is mandatory for this role.