This job description has been reformatted for clarity and readability while preserving the original information.Overview

As an Agile Project Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to be the key, client-facing member of a project delivery team who ensures that projects are delivered successfully using Scrum methodology. You will be responsible for all Scrum-related meetings (sprint planning, backlog refinement) and for traditional project management activities such as budget management. This role requires excellent client-facing skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage others. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel.Company

Telefónica Tech

(part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team. The Telefónica Tech UKandI hub has an end-to-end portfolio of market-leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through Cloud, Data and AI, Enterprise Applications, Workplace Services and Cyber Security and Networking. Values: Open, Trusted and Bold.Responsibilities

Working with the delivery team to develop the project scope, objectives, and sign-off/acceptance criteriaEnsuring overall project governance and best-practice project deliveryCoordination of project delivery team resourcesRunning sprint planning, backlog refinement and other project-related meetingsCoaching the client on how Scrum is run, ensuring that both DataandAI and the client follow the Scrum processHelping the product owner manage the product backlogControlling the project release cyclesManaging the project budget and forecastsManaging other project commercials such as change requestsManaging project risk plans (issues, risks, mitigation actions)Facilitating project status reporting with support from Project Resource AdministratorManaging relationships with the client, the DataandAI delivery team, and third-partiesInterfacing between the consultant development teams and the clientAdopting a proactive approach to prevent problems from arisingReporting and escalating to management as neededEnsuring a smooth transition of delivered projects into BAU or Managed Services supportQualifications

A working understanding of agile principles in deliveryDemonstrable experience as a Scrum Master; certification preferredExperience in managing a project budget and overall project commercialsExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Great people skills with the ability to motivate a team toward a common goalAbility to manage a range of stakeholders, up to and including board levelExperience working on Data Analytics / Data Warehousing projectsAdditional Information

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