Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for agile methodologies and a drive to lead impactful projects? An established financial services organization, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, is seeking a talented Agile Project Manager to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence project delivery in a dynamic, hybrid work environment and contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the future of the business.

Duties:

• Own end-to-end delivery of projects, including scope, time, cost, and quality management

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations

• Monitor progress and proactively address risks and issues

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

• Support backlog refinement and prioritization with Product Owners

• Drive consistent delivery against sprint goals and promote Agile best practices

• Ensure adherence to PMO frameworks, standards, and reporting requirements

• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready project documentation

• Produce regular status updates and dashboards

• Build strong relationships across business and technical teams

• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and proactively

• Support data-driven decision-making and manage stakeholder expectations

• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies

• Manage cross-team dependencies effectively and escalate issues when necessary

• Act as a servant leader to support teams, remove impediments, and foster collaboration

• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management within a financial services environment

• Proven expertise in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices

• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

• Solid understanding of project governance, risk management, and reporting

Nice to Have:

• Certification in Scrum, Project Management, or Agile frameworks

• Experience working in a hybrid work environment

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a leading organization committed to innovation and excellence

• Engage in diverse projects with a focus on data and analytics

• Collaborative and dynamic work culture

• Supportive environment for continuous professional development

If you are ready to take on a strategic role that challenges your leadership and Agile expertise, we invite you to apply and be part of this transformative journey. Lead projects that make a difference and help shape the future of financial services.

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