Agile Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Agile Project Manager – IT Project Management Support

Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager (APM) to support the IT Office of a museum in delivering approximately 15–20 projects annually. This role will lead planning, coordination, and execution of initiatives using Agile methodologies, collaborating with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality results aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, backlog grooming) and ensure consistent delivery.

• Translate business goals and user needs into actionable backlogs; refine and prioritize items for strategic alignment.

• Track progress using Agile tools; provide transparent reporting on project metrics and milestones.

• Identify and resolve impediments; escalate and coordinate resolution of risks and dependencies.

• Coach and mentor teams in Agile principles, Scrum/Kanban practices, and related tools.

• Foster autonomy, accountability, and self-organization within teams.

• Participate in requirements definition, design, integration, and testing.

• Serve as a primary customer interface for IT projects, guiding stakeholders through project scoping and review processes.

• Support technical briefings, internal communications, and documentation of business/technical requirements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Agile project management within IT environments.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., Trello, Jira) and project tracking metrics.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.