Agile Project Manager - SDLC

Summary: The role of Project Manager - SDLC involves overseeing the full project life cycle within a global publishing organization, focusing on Agile methodologies. The position requires effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, as well as strong project management skills to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes. The role is remote with occasional travel to London or Oxford offices. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension, starting in August 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full project life cycle, from initial concept to successful delivery, ensuring projects meet quality, timeline, and budget objectives.
• Lead and manage Agile project teams, driving collaboration, accountability, and productivity.
• Use Jira to track project progress, manage sprints, and communicate updates across teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the project.
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring timely resolution to avoid project delays.
• Ensure strong stakeholder management and facilitate smooth project transitions across teams and departments.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience working as a Technical Project Manager in an Agile environment.
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and proficiency in using Jira for tracking and project management.
• Solid understanding of the full project life cycle, from planning and execution to delivery and post-project review.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary (Rate): £690 daily

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Project Manager - SDLC
Location: Remote - occasional travel to either the London or Oxford office (once a month)
Salary/Rate: Up to £690 a day Inside IR35
Start Date: August 2025
Job Type: 6 Month Contract (with scope to extend)

Company Introduction

We are looking for an Agile Technology Project Manager focusing on the full Software Development Lice Cycle to join our client, a global publishing organisation.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• Oversee the full project life cycle, from initial concept to successful delivery, ensuring projects meet quality, timeline, and budget objectives.
• Lead and manage Agile project teams, driving collaboration, accountability, and productivity.
• Use Jira to track project progress, manage sprints, and communicate updates across teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the project.
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring timely resolution to avoid project delays.
• Ensure strong stakeholder management and facilitate smooth project transitions across teams and departments.

Required Skills/Experience

• Proven experience working as a Technical Project Manager in an Agile environment.
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and proficiency in using Jira for tracking and project management.
• Solid understanding of the full project life cycle, from planning and execution to delivery and post-project review.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.