Senior Agile Project Manager

A Senior Agile Project Manager at Bilue is responsible for facilitating agile ceremonies, managing project operations, and ensuring strong stakeholder communication. Your key tasks would include tracking project milestones, managing risks, and overseeing user acceptance testing and release management processes. This role is vital in aligning teams and driving successful digital project delivery.

To apply for the Senior Agile Project Manager role at Bilue, candidates should have over 4 years of experience in digital project management and proven Scrum Master experience. Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

At Bilue, we are committed to your professional growth. As a Senior Agile Project Manager, you’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities through Go1, offering courses to enhance your skills. Additionally, we provide support from our internal performance coaches to keep you on your path to success.

Bilue boasts a flat organizational structure where collaboration flourishes. As a Senior Agile Project Manager, you'll find a casual and approachable environment that encourages open communication and the sharing of ideas. We value team success and prioritize inclusivity and respect among all employees.

The Senior Agile Project Manager at Bilue works on a variety of digital projects, ranging from mobile app development to cloud-based solutions. You’ll be partnering with some of Australia's top brands to create innovative, human-centered digital experiences that drive value and user satisfaction.

Bilue values flexibility, allowing you as a Senior Agile Project Manager to balance your work and personal commitments. While the role requires client interaction a few days a week, we promote a healthy work-life balance and offer professional development resources to support your wellbeing.

To stand out as a Senior Agile Project Manager at Bilue, honing advanced facilitation skills and a deep understanding of agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban is essential. Proactive risk management and effective communication with both technical teams and leadership will further enhance your profile.

When answering this question, emphasize your hands-on experience managing teams through agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. Share specific examples of successful projects you’ve led, detailing how you facilitated ceremonies and adapted processes to meet team needs while ensuring deliverables were met.

In addressing conflicts, it’s crucial to demonstrate your communication and empathy skills. Discuss how you’d address conflicts early by facilitating open discussions that prioritize team members' perspectives, fostering a collaborative environment that leads to resolution and stronger team dynamics.

Express your familiarity with project management tools like Jira and Confluence. Discuss how you utilize these tools not just for tracking progress but also for facilitating transparency and communication with stakeholders, and how they help you manage risks and deadlines effectively.

Talk about your approach to preparing for UAT by involving stakeholders early in the process. Share methods for gathering feedback and addressing issues effectively, ensuring that the final product meets both user needs and business objectives while maintaining strong communication throughout the UAT phase.

Use a specific example to illustrate your proactive approach to risk management. Discuss identifying potential risks early in the project lifecycle, establishing mitigation strategies, and how your communication with the team helped navigate challenges to ensure project success.

Explain your prioritization strategy, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder input and project impact. Discuss utilizing project tracking tools and maintaining a clear communication channel with teams to align on priorities and adjust as needed.

Share a specific situation that required you to adapt your approach due to team dynamics or project requirements. Focus on what you learned about flexibility in leadership and tailoring your style to fit the needs of your team and project goals.

Discuss your approach to introducing mechanisms for feedback and learning, such as retrospectives and performance reviews. Highlight how you encourage team members to think critically about processes and suggest improvements, creating an ongoing culture of growth and innovation.

Emphasize your communication strategy and the importance of regular updates and check-ins with all parties involved. Discuss how you establish clear goals, promote transparency, and foster a collaborative atmosphere to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Be authentic in discussing challenges you face, such as changing project scopes or team dynamics. Explain your strategies for maintaining flexibility, setting clear expectations, and utilizing your facilitation skills to guide the team through difficulties while achieving project goals.