Job Description:
Job Description: Agile IT Project Manager – Information Technology & Telecommunication Job Industry, Hobart
The Agile IT Project Manager based in Hobart is responsible for leading and managing IT projects using Agile methodologies within the telecommunications and information technology sectors. This role focuses on delivering high-quality software and infrastructure projects through iterative development cycles, ensuring rapid delivery of value while maintaining alignment with business goals. The Agile IT Project Manager collaborates closely with product owners, scrum teams, stakeholders, and other project managers to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.
Key responsibilities include facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews to maintain team productivity and transparency. The manager works to remove impediments, manage project risks, and ensure that deliverables meet agreed-upon acceptance criteria and deadlines. They also track progress using Agile tools like Jira or Azure DevOps and report status updates to senior management.
The role involves coaching and mentoring teams on Agile best practices and principles, driving organizational change towards Agile adoption. The Agile IT Project Manager plays a critical role in stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear communication of project goals, timelines, and any changes to scope or resources. They help balance competing priorities and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Operating in Hobart’s dynamic IT environment, the Agile IT Project Manager ensures projects are flexible and responsive to evolving business needs. They continuously assess project performance metrics and promote a culture that embraces feedback and learning to optimize delivery processes.
Job Requirement:
Job Requirements: Agile IT Project Manager – Information Technology & Telecommunication Job Industry, Hobart
Candidates must demonstrate solid experience managing IT projects within Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe. Proficiency with Agile project management tools including Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps is essential for planning, tracking, and reporting project progress effectively.
Strong knowledge of Agile principles and practices is required to guide teams, facilitate ceremonies, and drive continuous improvement. Experience coaching or mentoring team members and stakeholders on Agile transformation initiatives is highly valued.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to manage diverse teams and maintain stakeholder alignment. The candidate should have a track record of managing project scope, timelines, and budgets while mitigating risks in fast-paced environments.
A deep understanding of software development lifecycle, IT infrastructure, and telecommunications technologies will enable effective collaboration with technical teams. Ability to analyze metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements is critical to project success.
The role demands adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to managing change and uncertainty. Leadership qualities such as conflict resolution, decision-making, and negotiation are important for managing teams and vendor relationships. Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with Agile trends and tools will enhance performance in this position.
