Project Manager

Work with BA resources and other stakeholders to carry out sprint planning for future releases

Engage regularly with BA and engineering resources to ensure a properly refined and sized backlog, ensuring other key resources such as engineering and test team are involved

Inject tasks into engineering team via agreed engagement model

Liaise with engineering and test team ensuring work items are progressed, reviewed and reported on regularly

Support business stakeholders in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and take a consultative role implementing an effective system of project governance

--Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Substantial experience of the complete project life cycle from Discovery through Design, Build & Test, Implementation, Warranty and Closedown

Substantial experience of industry standard tools supporting/governing backlog, task lists and backlog management

Creative thinking and self- motivation are key

Excellent organisational / time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines

Sharp analytical, planning and problem solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. An accomplished influencer

Experience with an agile software delivery environment including backlog grooming, user story refinement, and task prioritisation

Level of commercial acumen to ensure understanding of business value and implications of the team’s technical deliverable