IT Agile Manager

The company is currently looking for an IT Agile Manager for our UAE operations with the following skillsets and terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required
• Advanced agile certifications highly preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is a plus

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in agile environments with progressive leadership responsibility
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading Scrum Masters, Project Managers, or agile teams
• Proven track record of successful agile transformations and scaling agile across organizations
• Budget and schedule management experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, and hybrid approaches
• Strong knowledge of tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Experience with agile metrics and reporting (velocity, burn-down/up charts, cycle time, lead time, etc.)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with agile scaling frameworks for enterprise environments

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level complex projects using agile methodologies and governance frameworks to deliver exceptional business value.
• Define project management processes and champion continuous improvement initiatives that favor incremental delivery, collaboration, and iterative work.
• Partner with product owners to manage stakeholder communications, set delivery expectations, and implement effective governance and communication strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Scrum Masters and Project Managers through coaching, feedback, and career development support.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top agile talent while conducting performance evaluations and creating individual development plans.
• Foster a collaborative team culture that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, innovation, and effective resource allocation across initiatives.
• Build team capability for autonomous problem-solving, assess team health, remove organizational impediments, and create a safe environment for experimentation.
• Serve as an Agile Coach to teams, leaders, and stakeholders, promoting agile values, principles, and best practices throughout the organization.
• Guide teams in adopting and refining agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, tailored to their specific contexts and needs.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, workshops, and training sessions to elevate organizational agile maturity and capability.
• Establish and maintain agile governance frameworks, standards, and metrics across the project portfolio.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and programs, monitoring health, identifying risks and dependencies, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Review and approve project plans, sprint goals, and delivery commitments while ensuring teams follow agile best practices with appropriate flexibility.
• Continuously evaluate and refine agile processes, tools, and practices while introducing innovative techniques that enhance team productivity and collaboration.
• Lead retrospectives and improvement initiatives, stay current with industry trends, and build communities of practice for knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Terms and Conditions

• Joining time frame: 15 - 30 days