Agile Project Manager (Freelance) at Applogix

Job description

ROLE:

In this pivotal role you`ll manage the delivery of a diverse range of software development projects ranging from application development to web site design and build, using combinations of waterfall and agile methodology. The role involves a high level of interaction with external and internal clients, as well as the project and development teams in which you`ll be an integral part. You`ll also play an active role in the development of project administrators and less experienced members of the project team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run with and help Introduce best practice project management processes and procedures with management to better deliver client projects.
• You`ll be required to manage budgets and ensure delivery within agreed timescales and budgets to multiple clients.
• You`ll ensure the quality of Sprint deliverables, managing the project budgets and resources, whilst reporting back to the wider business and or clients.
• You`ll use your proven people skills to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
• Managing resource schedules and availability
• You`ll help define the client requirements and create initial proposals, whilst ensuring the agreed proposals and your Sprint planning remains on track

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary qualification or significant industry experience
• Thorough understanding of the fundamental principles behind Agile approaches with first-hand experience of Agile projects
• In depth knowledge of one or more Agile project management frameworks preferably Scrum
• Be able to relate to both business and technology people

DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Workshop leadership and facilitation, including Agile retrospectives
• Expert at gathering and communicating Agile metrics
• Experience with Jira/Chase
• Project Management qualification