Senior Project Manager
Hybrid
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Freelance
17-03-2025
Job Specifications
Project Manager
Hybrid
Edinburgh, UK
Responsibilities include:
Lead multiple cross functional teams on various projects both using Agile & Hybrid methods.
Analyze and translate opportunities / problem statements into tangible, measurable solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
Actively remove or facilitate removal of impediments that block progress of X Labs deliverables.
Support and educate Sprint squads to ensure the X Sprint methodology is understood and outcomes are achieved.
Partner and collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, vendors, and dependent teams.
Lead planning sessions to establish scope and benefit identification.
Manage and facilitate efficient cross-functional team X Sprint and internal Sprint ceremonies.
Champion and foster project change management processes and procedures
Foster team accountability while ensuring continual flow of high-quality value from X Sprints.
Ensure that projects follow standard operating policies, procedures, and best practices.
Exhibits a goal driven aptitude to take on stretch goals.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, a pragmatic approach, and confidence to deliver projects in an environment undergoing significant transformation.
Creativity in problem solving and communicating.
Self-motivated work ethic, managing activities throughout the various stages of project lifecycle.
Pays attention to team needs and pivots his/ her approaches accordingly to support the delivery of business value.
Ensure diversity, equality and inclusions is applied and respected in all behaviors and actions.
Required Experience:
10 years’ experience of working with technology teams in a Project Management, Scrum Master, Team lead Capacity.
Experience of working with, collaborating or leading strategic initiatives or innovation projects
Direct experience in working with Cloud teams, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or software development teams.
Experienced in IT infrastructure and technical project delivery
Technical aptitude, understanding technology in a business context
Experience working with global, distributed teams across multiple cultures and time zones
Ambitious and proactive – able to show initiative and come up with ideas without prompting
Advanced user of agile management and productivity tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in managing and working with Squads covering end-to-end delivery lifecycles:
Business Case / value definition
Design
Rapid prototyping
Development
Security compliance
Implementation
Post Implementation Support and Consultancy
Code Automation
Lifecycle Management and Cost controls
Preferred Skills:
Technology driven project delivery into Businesses
Business and stakeholder management
ADO, Jira
Excel: developing Macros.
Scrum Master heading towards being a Scrum Coach
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science or Engineering preferred)
Project Management qualifications/ certifications
About the Company
Nous Infosystems is a global leader in digital solutions and product engineering, enabling global enterprises and ISVs to harness the power of technology. Through an innovative portfolio of services and next-gen technology solutions, we help organizations transform their business models, operations, and experiences to drive growth. At the forefront of technology, Nous stands as a global pioneering force, delivering unparalleled expertise in digital transformation solutions through automation using AI, leveraging the cloud, ... Know more
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