This platform and suite of products are designed to help us know, reach, and build better-informed customer connections through insightful data gained through multiple interactions with Informa’s highly specialized communities. We seek for a Agile Scrum Master to strengthen our team in deploying innovative new products to support data-driven B2B marketing.
As an Agile Project Manager, you will work in an Agile Scrum environment to enable the realization of commercial outcomes through the product lifecycle. You will:
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of complex commercial solutions, establishing, and controlling project constraints and scope as defined by the Program
- Manage relationships and communication with all project stakeholders
- Agree on the approach to delivery within the delivery project team
- Plan and manage the overall progress, resolving issues and proactively managing risks
- Lead and coach the project team as appropriate and according to the needs of the individual project
- Ensure that the Scrum team adheres to Scrum theory, practices, and rules, and work as a servant leader within the project team
- Provide clear ownership for and visibility of the resolution of all project risks and issues
- Lead improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the project delivery service and contribute to the identification of areas of improvement
- Providing regular, constructive feedback to project team members and their line managers
- Report progress at regular intervals to the sponsor and using the relevant practices defined by the leadership team
- Develop and maintain effective and proactive relationships with all customers including suppliers and third parties
- Work closely with the identified Business Change Manager(s) across the business to ensure they are proactively engaged and ready to accept the change and realize the benefits
- Assist the Program Director and the Program Manager with the creation and management of business cases as defined by the Program
- Assist the Program Manager with the management of the project budget and forecast and with validation of the business case/benefits throughout the course of the project
- You will be data-driven
- You will have a strong understanding of and hands-on experience with Agile practices
- You will have excellent communication skills
- You will be a great facilitator and coach with the ability to manage tight deadlines and conflicting priorities
Minimum years of experience
- 3+ years in Agile Scrum
- 3+ years in project management
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified Scrum Professional
- Agile Certified Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- This position requires individuals who are not only experienced as Agile Scrum Master or Project Manager but have an extensive track record of delivering complex projects and solutions
- Applicants should have a strong understanding of and hands-on experience with Agile practices, particularly Scrum and must possess the ability to lead the team on Scrum principles
- Self-directed, with a demonstrated ability to execute principles beyond formal training
- Must be able to lead and demonstrate value-added and outcome-driven practices to a team
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Strong conflict resolution skills. Must be able to facilitate and mediate team differences to achieve positive outcomes.
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- MS Project
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