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Remote Lead Agile Project Manager
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Our client is seeking a seasoned and proactive Remote Lead Agile Project Manager to guide complex projects from inception to successful completion. This is a fully remote role, allowing you to manage project lifecycles and lead cross-functional teams from your chosen location. You will be responsible for defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing detailed project plans, and ensuring adherence to agile methodologies. Your role will involve managing resources, mitigating risks, overseeing budgets, and fostering a collaborative team environment. You will act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, milestones, and potential challenges. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in agile project management, with certifications such as PMP or CSM being highly advantageous. Strong leadership, excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills are essential for effectively managing remote teams and diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello) and a deep understanding of software development lifecycles are required. You should be adept at fostering team cohesion and driving productivity in a virtual setting. This role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering high-quality results and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join us and take the lead on innovative projects, contributing to our client's success from the comfort of your home office, with a focus on initiatives associated with Bungoma, Bungoma, KE .
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Remote Lead Agile Project Manager
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Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Agile Project Manager to spearhead their digital transformation initiatives. This role is pivotal in guiding cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle, from inception to delivery, all within a remote-first environment. You will be instrumental in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business strategy and stakeholder expectations. As a Lead PM, you will foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, championing Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Your responsibilities will include facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement. You will manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are paramount, as you will be liaising with executives, product owners, development teams, and other key stakeholders across various departments. Experience in managing complex software development projects, ERP implementations, or other large-scale IT projects is highly desirable. The ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide strategic guidance is crucial. This role requires a deep understanding of Agile principles, excellent problem-solving capabilities, and a proven ability to lead and inspire remote teams. Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe are a significant advantage. You will be expected to deliver clear and concise project documentation, status reports, and presentations to various audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our client's digital products and services from the comfort of your home office.
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Remote Lead Agile Project Manager
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Lead Agile Project Manager to spearhead their project initiatives. This is a fully remote role, allowing you to contribute to critical projects from the comfort of your home office. You will be instrumental in planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your primary focus will be on applying Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to foster collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement within project teams. Responsibilities include defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables; developing detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation; managing stakeholder expectations and communication; facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; identifying and mitigating project risks and issues; tracking project progress and performance; and providing regular reports to senior management. You will mentor and guide project teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a remote setting and a deep understanding of software development lifecycles. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills are essential. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to driving successful project outcomes. Embrace the opportunity to lead impactful projects in a flexible, remote-first work environment, contributing to our client's success from **Garissa, Garissa, KE**, while working remotely.
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Remote Lead Agile Project Manager
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Our client is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Lead Agile Project Manager to drive critical projects within their organization. This position is entirely remote, enabling you to work from any location while contributing to impactful initiatives. You will be instrumental in guiding project teams through Agile methodologies, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality products and services. This role demands a strong understanding of Agile principles, excellent leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced, virtual environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple Agile projects simultaneously, from initiation through successful delivery.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach and mentor Agile teams on Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks to enhance their effectiveness and productivity.
- Develop and maintain project roadmaps, backlogs, and sprint plans in collaboration with Product Owners and development teams.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, dependencies, and impediments, proactively seeking solutions.
- Foster a collaborative and empowered team environment, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure clear and consistent communication channels are maintained among all project stakeholders, including executive leadership, development teams, and external partners.
- Track project progress, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting on status and outcomes regularly.
- Manage project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficient utilization of company assets.
- Champion Agile adoption and best practices across the organization, contributing to the evolution of our Agile maturity.
- Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and final deliverables, meeting or exceeding quality expectations.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP/CSM/ACP certification preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching Agile teams, preferably in a remote setting.
- In-depth understanding of Agile principles, values, and practices.
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize effectively.
- Experience in managing complex software development projects is highly desirable.
- Ability to thrive in a self-directed, remote work environment.
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