Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Agile Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of high-impact software and digital projects. This role is ideal for a proven Agile leader who can drive delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, including government and regulated industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project management, stakeholder engagement, and navigating structured governance processes while maintaining flexibility and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Agile delivery of software and digital projects, ensuring teams deliver high-value outcomes within structured environments.
* Adapt delivery models when Agile delivery is not applicable and processes to optimize productivity and realistic scheduling.
* Develop and manage delivery roadmaps, ensuring clear objectives, dependencies, and reporting structures.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders to align project goals and ensure successful outcomes.
* Navigate governance and assurance frameworks, balancing Agile ways of working with necessary oversight and compliance.
* Engage with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment of project objectives with broader strategic goals.
* Identify and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle, ensuring effective decision-making.
* Drive continuous improvement in Agile delivery, fostering a culture of adaptability and efficiency.
* Manage budgets, resources, and contracts, ensuring effective allocation and accountability.
* Support and mentor delivery teams in Agile best practices, embedding effective ways of working.
* Act as a line manager and career coach where applicable.
* Provide clear and concise project updates to senior leadership and key decision-makers.
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading Agile projects in government, public sector, or other structured, regulated environments.
* Proven experience working with cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams across departments, and suppliers.
* First working experience with AI in any form of Project management dialy life or in project workstream.
* Strong understanding of governance, procurement, and assurance processes, with the ability to balance Agile delivery with compliance requirements.
* Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and their practical application in structured organisations, best proven by certifications and project cases.
* Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to drive project success and continuous improvement.
* Proven language skills in German and English (both C1 as a minimum)
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; professional certifications such as PMI PMP, PRINCE2, or PSM are a plus.
* Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project.
Additional Information
Our diversity makes us stronger - it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us, regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics, feels valued, respected, and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential.
Our diversity makes us stronger - it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us, regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics, feels valued, respected, and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential.