Agile Project Manager


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Recruiter

Nigel Frank International

Listed on

26th July 2018

Location

Derby

Salary/Rate

£40000 - £45000

Type

Permanent

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Agile Project Manager - £40,000-£45,000 - Derby, UK

Are you a Project Manager with a background in Agile Methodologies?

Do you strive to achieve a high level of performance and quality when delivering projects?

Do you want to be in charge of managing large, complex enterprise-level projects?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions then this is the role for you!

The Client…

My client are the most recognised intermediary consumer brand who have won over 70 national awards for the quality of their work and service over the last 5 years.

They pride themselves on their professional service which continues throughout the relationship they have with their customers.

As a supporter of one of the largest charities in the UK, they often hold fundraisers and charity events in order to raise further awareness of their chosen charity.

They are now looking for an experienced Agile Project Manager to join the team where you will be responsible for planning, leading, organising and motivating agile project teams. You will be managing numerus concurrent high visibility projects using Agile methods in a fast-paced environment.

Skills Required…

* Solid understanding of the Software Development Life-cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles.

* A proven track record as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment.

* Successful implementation of software and web development projects using Agile methodologies.

* Proven experience with SCRUM/ Kanban/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred, but not essential.

* Proven Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 5-10 team members.

* Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to development teams.

* BA or BS or equivalent experience is required; MA or MS is a plus.

* Financial Services background would be highly advantageous.

* A people leader with strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.

* Agile Project Management tools such as Jira/Confluence.

* Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools.

My client offer a fantastic working environment with a competitive salary and many more benefits such as:

* 22 days' holiday rising to 25 which will go up with each complete year of service.

* Option to buy and sell holidays upon completion of probation.

* Matched pension contribution 3/4/5% which rises with length of service.

* 3x salary life assurance.

* Matched share save scheme up to £150pm

* Free share options given each year to applicable staff (have to be employed for a full year)

* Childcare vouchers.

* Free eye test vouchers.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

* Discretionary industry related discounts.

I hope this has covered everything you need to know before applying to an opportunity.

To discuss this and other exciting .Net developer opportunities. Please forward your CV to Elly Peckitt at Nigel Frank International on [email protected] or alternatively call me on 01913387481

Nigel Frank International is the leading Microsoft recruitment firm in the UK. We deal with both Microsoft Partners & End Users throughout the UK and Europe. By specializing solely in placing candidates in the .Net market I have built relationships with most of the key employers in the UK and have an unrivalled understanding of where the best opportunities .Net jobs are.

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