3 117 Agile Project jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe. The Agile PM will facilitate collaboration, remove impediments, manage timelines and stakeholder expectations, and ensure continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Agile projects in alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, Scrum Masters, developers, QA, and stakeholders.
• Track project progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello) and report metrics such as velocity, burndown, and team performance.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and resources, ensuring alignment with Agile principles.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to team members in Agile best practices and continuous delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear updates and managing expectations.
• Identify and resolve blockers, escalate issues as needed, and ensure teams stay focused and productive.
• Coordinate with other Agile teams or programs in scaled environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Certifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification (required or preferred).

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Agile project or program management.
• Proven experience delivering complex IT or software projects using Agile methodologies.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally, Azure DevOps).
• Ability to lead without authority and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with one of our esteemed clients, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. They have chosen us as their trusted partner for their upcoming projects.

Job Purpose:

The Agile Project Manager is responsible for running the sprints, ensuring that all Scrum events, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, are conducted effectively. They assist the team in prioritizing the product backlog items, facilitate discussions during ceremonies, and help the team to improve their processes through retrospectives. The Agile Project Manager also supports the team in maintaining a sustainable pace and promotes a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Facilitating Scrum Events: The Agile Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Scrum events, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, are scheduled and effectively conducted.
• Removing Impediments: The Agile Project Manager identifies and eliminates obstacles that hinder the team's progress, collaborating with stakeholders to create a conducive working environment.
• Coaching and Mentoring: The Agile Project Manager guides the team in understanding and implementing Scrum principles, helping them adapt agile practices effectively.
• Promoting Self-Organization: The Agile Project Manager encourages the team to be self-organizing, allowing them to determine how to complete the work and continuously improve their processes.
• Protecting the Team: The Agile Project Manager shields the team from external disruptions, allowing them to focus on their commitments and goals during the Sprint.
• Helping with Prioritization: The Agile Project Manager assists the Product Owner and the team in prioritizing the product backlog items based on value and dependencies.
• Encouraging Collaboration: The Agile Project Manager fosters a collaborative environment where team members work together cohesively and communicate effectively.
• Facilitating Retrospectives: The Agile Project Manager leads retrospectives to reflect on past performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance the team's productivity.
• Monitoring Progress and Metrics: The Agile Project Manager may help track relevant metrics and progress towards Sprint goals, providing insights into the team's performance.
• Championing Agile Principles: The Agile Project Manager advocates for agile principles and continuous improvement, ensuring the team and stakeholders embrace agile values.
• Safeguarding Scrum Practices: The Agile Project Manager ensures that the Scrum framework is followed and understood by the team, promoting adherence to Scrum roles, artifacts, and ceremonies.
• Conflict Resolution: The Agile Project Manager facilitates conflict resolution within the team or with external stakeholders to maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Organizational Support: The Agile Project Manager collaborates with other teams and management to foster an agile culture and provide support in the organization's agile transformation.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, Business, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
• Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) from recognized organizations.
• Additional Agile certifications can be beneficial.
• 3+ years of experience as a dedicated Agile Project Manager.
• Proven track record of successfully facilitating Scrum teams and delivering high-quality products using agile methodologies.
• Experience working with cross-functional and self-organizing teams in software development or other relevant industries.
• Strong understanding of Scrum principles, practices, and ceremonies, with the ability to guide teams through the Scrum framework effectively.
• Proficient in resolving conflicts, removing impediments, and promoting a collaborative and empowered team culture.
• Familiarity with various agile frameworks and practices, and the ability to tailor them to suit the team's needs.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and mentoring skills to facilitate the team's growth and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of agile metrics and reporting to track team performance and progress towards project goals.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Employee recognition programs and a collaborative team environment.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe. The Agile PM will facilitate collaboration, remove impediments, manage timelines and stakeholder expectations, and ensure continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Agile projects in alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, Scrum Masters, developers, QA, and stakeholders.
• Track project progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello) and report metrics such as velocity, burndown, and team performance.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and resources, ensuring alignment with Agile principles.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to team members in Agile best practices and continuous delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear updates and managing expectations.
• Identify and resolve blockers, escalate issues as needed, and ensure teams stay focused and productive.
• Coordinate with other Agile teams or programs in scaled environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Certifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification (required or preferred).

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Agile project or program management.
• Proven experience delivering complex IT or software projects using Agile methodologies.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally, Azure DevOps).
• Ability to lead without authority and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Unlock your potential with a dynamic role as an Agile Project Coordinator.

Seeking a motivated professional to lead IT projects and drive business growth.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field is desired
• Proven working experience as a project manager or Scrum Master in the information technology sector, particularly in managing large-scale finance digital transformation projects, ERP rollouts
• Maintain a strong understanding of finance and ERP systems fundamentals
• Solid technical background with hands-on experience in software development, web technologies, and project management
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile principles with hands-on experience managing teams as a Scrum Master
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and Agile methodologies
• PMP and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications are mandatory
• Atlassian JIRA expertise is highly valued

Apply by sending your CV along with relevant details.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Analyst, Business Development, General Business

Industries: IT Services, IT Consulting, Business Consulting, Services

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We are seeking an experienced Agile Facilitator to join our dynamic team in the wealth management and trading domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile methodologies and a proven track record of facilitating high-performing teams in a financial services environment.

• Facilitate Agile Processes: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure the team adheres to agile principles and practices.
• Mentor and Coach: Provide guidance and support to team members on agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Remove Impediments: Identify and address any obstacles that may hinder the team's progress, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
• Performance Metrics: Maintain and update performance metrics to provide clear feedback to the team and transparency to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Tool Adoption: Support the adoption and consistent use of agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to enhance team productivity and collaboration.
• Release Management: Coordinate release planning and manage dependencies across teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing effective solutions.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in the banking/wealth services.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other project management software.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to build trust and positively influence team members and stakeholders.
• Mindset: Demonstrated continuous improvement approach and a proven change agent capable of coaching teams through new and unfamiliar situations.

• Competitive salary range.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team.
• Chance to develop your career in a rapidly growing industry.

• Send your resume and cover letter to us.

Key Role: Agile Project Facilitator

As an Agile Project Facilitator, you will lead the scrum team in adopting and utilizing Agile methodology and scrum practices. This role involves guiding the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction through effective collaboration.

• Lead self-organization within the scrum and development teams, fostering a culture of mutual respect and trust.
• Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing obstacles that hinder progress.
• Assist teams in identifying and filling gaps within the Agile framework, ensuring seamless execution.
• Resolve conflicts and issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity by implementing best practices.

Required skills include quick analysis and conflict resolution, knowledge of techniques to fill gaps in Scrum, understanding of what constitutes Scrum, experience with successful Agile techniques, team leadership, effective communication, adaptability, and self-motivation.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

We are seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Scrum methodologies and experience leading teams to deliver high-quality results.

The Agile Delivery Lead will be responsible for planning, organizing, and motivating the Scrum team to achieve a high level of performance and quality in the delivery of outputs that provide exceptional value to business users.

This role requires excellent communication skills, focusing on core Scrum values of openness, honesty, and respect.

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Coordinator to lead our teams in Abu Dhabi. This is a critical role that requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management principles.

The ideal candidate will lead agile delivery for innovative fintech solutions across Wealth Management, Digital Wallets, Trading, and Blockchain.

• Coordinate agile teams and facilitate Scrum ceremonies to drive project success
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery
• Develop and maintain project plans, backlogs, and roadmaps to align with business objectives
• Identify and mitigate risks to guarantee project completion on schedule
• Maintain high-quality documentation and reports to inform stakeholders

Required qualifications include experience working in banking/wealth services and certification as an Agile Project Coordinator (APC), alongside strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Opportunity to work with leading fintech companies
• Professional growth and development in Agile methodology
• Challenging and dynamic work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package