10,136 Lead Project Manager Agile Scrum jobs in Kenya

• Leading and managing multiple IT and business projects concurrently, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies, leveraging project management software and remote collaboration tools.
• Facilitating project meetings, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, using virtual conferencing platforms.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Communicating project status, key milestones, and potential roadblocks to stakeholders and senior management through comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with project teams, clients, and vendors, ensuring clear and consistent communication in a remote setting.
• Ensuring adherence to project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and best practices.
• Mentoring and guiding junior project managers and team members.
• Continuously evaluating and improving project management processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in a remote work environment.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 8 years of proven experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Certification such as PMP, Prince2, or CSM is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies is a must.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage remote teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of risk management and change management processes.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results in a fully remote capacity.

• Coaching and mentoring multiple Scrum teams to ensure adherence to agile values and principles.
• Facilitating all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Identifying and removing impediments that obstruct team progress.
• Promoting self-organization and cross-functionality within development teams.
• Working with Product Owners to ensure a healthy product backlog and effective sprint goals.
• Tracking team progress and performance metrics, and reporting on key agile indicators.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives through retrospectives and feedback loops.
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between teams, stakeholders, and management.
• Mediating conflicts and promoting a positive and productive team environment.
• Assisting in the adoption of agile best practices across the wider organization.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Track project progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear, concise reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and best practices.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as needed.
• Foster a collaborative and productive remote team environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, specifically within software development environments.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects using Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certification such as PMP, CSM, or PRINCE2 is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple software development projects simultaneously.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
• Manage project risks and issues, proactively identifying potential roadblocks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress, performance, and milestones, providing regular status reports to all stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among development teams, QA, product owners, and other stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as required.
• Coach and mentor project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; PMP or Scrum Master certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in technical project management, with a strong focus on software development projects.
• Proven experience managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various development technologies.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and build strong relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing distributed and remote teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices is a plus.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with product management and engineering leads.
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, technical roadmaps, and risk management strategies.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional software engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and productive remote working environment.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint reviews).
• Monitor project progress, identify technical challenges and roadblocks, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes, proactively mitigating potential impacts on delivery timelines and quality.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and external partners through virtual channels.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
• Conduct regular project status reviews and provide comprehensive reports to senior management.
• Champion continuous improvement in project management processes and software development methodologies.
• Ensure the successful deployment and integration of software solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field. A Master's degree or relevant PMP/Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in technical project management, with a strong background in software development.
• Proven experience in managing software development projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) and collaboration tools.
• Excellent technical aptitude, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, essential for managing remote teams.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects concurrently and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Familiarity with various programming languages and software architectures is beneficial.

• Manage end-to-end execution of software development projects, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, including developers, designers, QA engineers, and business analysts.
• Implement and champion Agile/Scrum methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide regular status reports to senior management.
• Facilitate effective communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the development process.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and the adoption of new project management tools and techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on software development projects.
• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale software projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management frameworks (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycles, technologies, and architectures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, MS Project).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated success in remote team leadership and collaboration.
• Problem-solving aptitude and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM, CSPO) are highly desirable.

• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Leading and motivating cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Managing project risks, issues, and changes, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Facilitating agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Tracking project progress and performance, providing regular status reports to senior management.
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Managing third-party vendor relationships and deliverables.
• Communicating effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.

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About Role
We are seeking a
Technical Project Manager (TPM)
with a strong background in
data engineering, analytics, and cloud technologies
to lead cross-functional projects in our data domain. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, working closely with engineering teams, data scientists, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure timely, quality-driven outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data projects across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and architects to define project scope, technical requirements, and roadmaps.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate their requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Coordinate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives; maintain project documentation and JIRA boards.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud-based data platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, KPIs, and lessons learned.

Requirement

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the IT industry, with at least 4+ years in a Technical Project Management role.
• Strong understanding of data technologies: Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines.
• Hands-on knowledge of tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI, or AWS Glue/Redshift.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like JIRA, Confluence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Manage the full lifecycle of software development projects, from initiation to deployment and post-launch support.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional technical teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies.
• Communicate project status, issues, and resolutions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Manage vendor relationships and performance for any third-party contributions.
• Oversee the quality assurance and testing processes to ensure deliverables meet high standards.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among distributed team members.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and team performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 7 years focused on technical or software development projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex software projects.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana).
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical risks and challenges effectively.
• Experience working with distributed teams in a remote setting is essential.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PSM) are highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.