7,862 Lead Agile Project Manager Digital Transformation jobs in Kenya
Lead Agile Project Manager - Digital Transformation
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client, a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of technological innovation, is seeking an experienced Lead Agile Project Manager to spearhead their digital transformation initiatives. This is a fully remote, high-impact role where you will be responsible for guiding multiple project teams through the entire lifecycle of complex digital projects. You will champion agile methodologies, foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, and ensure the successful delivery of solutions that align with strategic business goals. Your responsibilities will include defining project scope and objectives, developing detailed project plans, managing budgets and resources, and mitigating risks effectively. You will facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability within the teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong track record of successfully managing large-scale software development projects, ideally within a digital transformation context. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are paramount, as you will be interacting with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) and a deep understanding of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) are essential. This remote-first position requires a self-motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, virtual environment. You will be instrumental in driving change, empowering teams, and delivering innovative digital solutions that provide significant value to our client's business and customers. Your expertise in transforming traditional processes into agile workflows will be critical to the success of this role.
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Senior Agile Project Manager, Remote Delivery Lead
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Agile Project Manager to lead complex projects remotely. This role is crucial for driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of software development and business initiatives within a fast-paced, agile environment. As a fully remote position, you will excel at facilitating communication and collaboration among geographically dispersed teams, ensuring project goals are met on time and within scope. Your responsibilities will include defining project scope and objectives, developing detailed project plans, managing project budgets, and identifying and mitigating risks. You will lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and experience applying them to diverse projects. You will be responsible for stakeholder management, ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding project progress, challenges, and successes. This role requires exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to guide teams through complex challenges. You will mentor junior project managers and team members, promoting best practices in Agile project delivery. Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams) is essential. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape project outcomes and contribute to the strategic direction of our client's initiatives, all while working remotely and supporting projects for stakeholders located near **Ruiru, Kiambu, KE**. We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented individual passionate about Agile principles and successful project execution in a distributed setting.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; Master's degree a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 4 years focused on Agile methodologies.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Agile project management software and collaboration tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire remote teams.
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Agile Project Manager - Digital Transformation
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a seasoned Agile Project Manager to spearhead complex digital transformation initiatives. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to manage diverse projects and teams from any location. You will be responsible for guiding project teams through the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. This involves defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, as well as managing resources, budgets, and timelines effectively. Your primary focus will be on fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products and services. You will facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring continuous improvement within the team. A key aspect of this role involves stakeholder management, communicating project progress, risks, and issues to relevant parties. You will need to have a strong understanding of Agile principles and best practices, along with proven experience in managing software development projects. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are paramount. The ability to adapt to changing priorities and lead a distributed team in a remote setting is crucial. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about driving change, fostering a positive team culture, and delivering exceptional project outcomes. Your role will be instrumental in helping our client achieve its strategic goals through effective project execution. The collaborative nature of this remote role is supported by state-of-the-art digital tools, ensuring seamless communication and workflow across the team. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, with no requirement for a physical presence in **Embu, Embu, KE**.
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Senior Agile Project Manager, Digital Transformation
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and dynamic Senior Agile Project Manager to lead critical digital transformation initiatives. This is a 100% remote role, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in Kenya while playing a key role in shaping our client's technological future. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving innovation and efficiency across various departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple cross-functional project teams throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
- Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management, providing regular updates to senior leadership and relevant parties.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize project processes and team performance.
- Champion agile methodologies and best practices, coaching teams on their adoption and adherence.
- Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as required for project success.
- Oversee budget adherence and financial reporting for assigned projects.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, even in a remote setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on agile methodologies and digital transformation projects.
- Proven experience in leading complex, large-scale projects from inception to successful delivery.
- Strong understanding of various agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and their practical application.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).
- Demonstrated ability to manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively.
- PMP, CSM, CSPO, or similar certifications are highly desirable.
- Experience in managing remote teams and distributed workforces.
- A strategic mindset with a strong problem-solving aptitude.
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Remote Agile Project Manager - Digital Transformation
Posted 10 days ago
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Our client is looking for a seasoned and forward-thinking Remote Agile Project Manager to lead critical digital transformation initiatives. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to guide cross-functional teams, facilitate effective communication, and remove impediments. Key responsibilities include defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables; developing detailed project plans and schedules; managing project risks and issues; stakeholder management; and ensuring successful adoption of new digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing software development projects, cloud implementations, and process automation initiatives. You should be adept at fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment, even in a remote setting. Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are essential. This position requires exceptional organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all project milestones are met and business objectives are achieved. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable project requirements. Continuous improvement of project management processes and team efficiency will be a key focus. This is an excellent opportunity to drive significant change and innovation within a leading organization, from your own remote workspace. The target location for this role is Nyeri, Nyeri, KE .
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Senior Project Manager - Agile Delivery
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects within their organization. This is a 100% remote position, allowing you to manage projects and teams from anywhere. You will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Your primary focus will be on agile methodologies, guiding cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, closure, and delivery. This involves defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing detailed project plans, and managing resources effectively. You will facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among team members. Stakeholder management is a critical component of this role; you will maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, providing project updates, managing expectations, and resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise. Risk management, including identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring their impact, is also a key responsibility. You will ensure adherence to project management best practices and continuous improvement of processes within the remote team environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. Proven experience managing software development projects, IT infrastructure projects, or other complex initiatives is essential. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are paramount for success in this role, especially when working with distributed teams. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a PMP or Scrum Master certification are highly desirable. A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive project management experience is required. You should be proficient in using project management software and collaboration tools to facilitate remote teamwork. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to lead impactful projects and contribute to our client's strategic objectives. If you are a motivated and results-driven project leader with a passion for agile delivery, we encourage you to apply.
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Senior Remote Agile Project Manager - Digital Transformation
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Remote Agile Project Manager to spearhead critical digital transformation initiatives. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within Kenya, while maintaining core collaboration with teams based in or connected to Naivasha, Nakuru, KE . You will be instrumental in guiding cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to successful completion, utilizing Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of modern project management tools and techniques.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
- Effectively communicate project status, key milestones, and potential challenges to stakeholders at all levels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors, team members, and external vendors.
- Drive continuous improvement within project teams by fostering a culture of collaboration and learning.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and company standards.
- Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members.
- Champion the adoption of Agile principles and practices across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on Agile methodologies.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification is highly desirable.
- Proven experience managing large-scale IT or digital transformation projects.
- Expertise in project management software such as Jira, Asana, or Trello.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and software development processes.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to thrive in a remote work environment, demonstrating self-discipline and strong organizational skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience working with distributed and international teams is a plus.
- Must be able to demonstrate a strong connection to or work predominantly within the time zone associated with Naivasha, Nakuru, KE , while operating remotely.
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Senior Agile Project Manager - Remote Digital Transformation
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is at the forefront of digital transformation and seeks a highly experienced Senior Agile Project Manager to lead critical initiatives. This is a fully remote position, empowering you to manage complex projects and drive change from anywhere. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering cross-functional technology projects using Agile methodologies. Your role will involve guiding teams, managing project scope, budget, and timelines, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. You will foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, championing Agile principles and best practices. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), a strong technical aptitude, and a proven ability to manage complex projects with distributed teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic, remote role.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology projects using Agile methodologies.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting Agile values and principles.
- Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions effectively to all stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment between project objectives and overall business strategy.
- Mentor and coach project team members on Agile best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement within the project lifecycle.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on managing Agile projects.
- Proven experience leading complex digital transformation or software development projects.
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Experience working with distributed teams in a remote environment.
- Agile certifications such as PMP-ACP, CSM, or SAFe Agilist are highly desirable.
- Experience in stakeholder management and managing expectations.
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Agile Project Manager
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to oversee and guide complex projects from initiation through to successful completion. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban. You will be responsible for defining project scope, setting timelines, managing resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. A key aspect of this role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments for the development team, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate project progress effectively. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies is crucial. You will be responsible for tracking project performance, preparing regular status reports, and ensuring all project documentation is up-to-date. This role involves a hybrid work model, requiring a balance of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. You will play a vital role in driving project success and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This position demands a proactive approach to identifying potential issues and implementing solutions promptly. Your ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams will be essential. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality results and continuously improving project management processes. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the strategic direction and execution of key initiatives within the organization. Strong interpersonal skills are required to build and maintain effective relationships with team members and stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company that values efficiency and innovation in project delivery. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation and successful outcomes of our most important projects. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. The emphasis will be on driving project outcomes through effective leadership and adherence to Agile principles. We seek a professional who can adapt to changing project needs and deliver consistent results.
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Senior Project Manager - Remote Agile Development
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client, a leading innovator in software development, is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead their remote agile development teams. This is a critical, fully remote role responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex software projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in agile methodologies, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to effectively manage cross-functional, distributed teams. You will be instrumental in driving project success and ensuring seamless collaboration among team members regardless of their geographical location.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This position is 100% remote, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from your preferred location. While our company has a presence in Naivasha, Nakuru, KE , your work will be conducted entirely online, allowing you to contribute your project management expertise globally. Join our dynamic team and drive the future of software innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project risks, issues, and changes, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and management.
- Track project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members on agile principles and project management best practices.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project objectives and progress.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of agile processes and project management methodologies within the organization.
- Ensure quality assurance and adherence to development standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on software development projects.
- Proven experience in leading and managing agile development teams (Scrum Master or similar certification is a strong asset).
- In-depth understanding of agile principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate distributed teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Experience in managing remote teams and fostering effective virtual collaboration is essential.
- PMP, CSM, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
This position is 100% remote, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from your preferred location. While our company has a presence in Naivasha, Nakuru, KE , your work will be conducted entirely online, allowing you to contribute your project management expertise globally. Join our dynamic team and drive the future of software innovation.
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