Project Manager Contract Role, Cork Ireland Hybrid
My clients are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with a strong focus on Agile methodologies to lead and deliver high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Successful candidates will need to be onsite at least 2 days a week in Cork.
The Job:
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Agile projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and reviews.
* Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to define and prioritize work.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers.
* Track and report on project progress using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts, cycle time).
* Coach and mentor teams on Agile best practices to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
* Foster a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and customer-centric delivery.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to refine Agile processes and drive Agile transformation initiatives.
Have you:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach in an Agile environment.
* Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Azure DevOps).
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
* Preferred Certifications:PMP or Prince2
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further in confidence, please send your profile to jburke@berkley-group.com
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