Project Manager

Project Manager Contract Role, Cork Ireland
My clients are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with a strong focus on Agile methodologies to lead and deliver high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will need to be onsite at least 2 days a week in Cork. The Job: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Agile projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and reviews.Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to define and prioritize work.Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers.Track and report on project progress using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts, cycle time).Coach and mentor teams on Agile best practices to enhance efficiency and collaboration.Foster a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and customer-centric delivery.Collaborate with senior leadership to refine Agile processes and drive Agile transformation initiatives. Have you: Proven experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach in an Agile environment.Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Azure DevOps).Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.Preferred Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Agilist (SA), or equivalent. If you would like to discuss this vacancy further in confidence, please send your profile to jburke@berkley-group.com

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