Agile Project Manager - Transformation & Migration

Overview

Job Title: Agile Project Manager
Location: London (1/2 days on-site per month)
Salary/Rate: Up to £690 per day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: October 2025
Job Type: 12 Month Contract

Company Introduction:

We are currently representing a global research client, they are recruiting for a highly experienced Agile Project Manager for an exciting 12-month contract. This is to help deliver a data-driven transformation & migration project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from discovery through execution to benefits realisation.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, business sponsors, engineers, and data teams to define and align on project objectives, KPIs, and value outcomes.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, shaping and communicating the vision for the transformation. Ensuring transparency, alignment, and consistent communication across stakeholders at all levels.
• Build strong relationships with product managers, engineers, architects, and executive sponsors to drive alignment across all levels.
• Lead the planning and execution of a large-scale transformation and migration project, ensuring maximum long-term value.
• Champion agile principles and lead cross-functional squads to achieve delivery commitments.

Required Skills/Experience

• Proven experience leading complex transformation projects end-to-end in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Mindset to drive the project forward through proactive management of risk
• Strong background in stakeholder management with the ability to influence and align diverse groups
• Experience driving product vision and strategy into actionable delivery plans
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities
• Strong background in Agile, Lean, or Scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery methods
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or other delivery management platforms

How to Apply

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

Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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