Agile Project Manager

As an Agile Project Manager at Endava, you'll be responsible for managing the Software Development Lifecycle and ensuring the team delivers project outcomes effectively. You'll act as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies and helping the team focus on high-value increments. Additionally, you will manage relationships with customers, track project progress, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Your role will also involve promoting Agile adoption throughout the organization and ensuring that projects align with client expectations.

To qualify for the Agile Project Manager role at Endava, you should have solid experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master and a strong grasp of Agile methodologies like Scrum or SAFe. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential for managing project dynamics and stakeholder expectations. Proficiency in Agile project management tools, such as Jira and Confluence, along with experience in software development and cloud infrastructure projects, will give you an edge.

Endava is committed to fostering career development for Agile Project Managers through various avenues, including career coaching, access to global career opportunities, and internal development programs focused on management and technical leadership. We believe in non-linear career paths and offer Learning Opportunities such as complex projects, certifications, and workshops to keep our team members continually growing and evolving.

As an Agile Project Manager at Endava, you'll work with a variety of tools designed to enhance project management efficiency. Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira and Confluence is essential, as these will help you organize sprints, document progress, and communicate effectively with your team. Additionally, you'll implement Product Data Management (PDM) systems to streamline product development processes and enhance collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The work culture at Endava is collaborative, innovative, and people-centric. As an Agile Project Manager, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive environment fostering teamwork and open communication. We encourage knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices in Agile methodologies and cloud technologies, which ultimately leads to a nurturing atmosphere where ideas can flourish and individual growth is valued.

In the interview, highlight any specific projects where you've implemented Agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe. Discuss how you've facilitated Agile ceremonies, coached team members, and managed stakeholder expectations while adhering to Agile principles. Be prepared to provide examples of how these methodologies improved delivery efficiency and team collaboration.

When addressing conflicts, it's crucial to maintain a constructive approach. Share your strategies for mediating disputes by facilitating open discussions and encouraging team members to voice their concerns. Emphasize your skills in fostering a safe environment for conflict resolution and how you’ve led retrospectives to prevent similar situations in the future.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira and Confluence, explaining how they enhance your ability to track progress, manage backlogs, and facilitate Agile ceremonies. You can also mention any other tools you find effective for communication and reporting, supporting your choice with examples from your previous roles.

In your response, mention key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery timelines, stakeholder satisfaction, team velocity, and bug count as metrics you'll monitor. Discuss how these metrics enable you to evaluate project health and make informed decisions to improve future project outcomes.

Share your strategies for promoting Agile methodologies, such as conducting training sessions, workshops, and regular coaching for teams. Discuss how you’ve fostered a continuous improvement culture and encouraged knowledge sharing to help teams embrace Agile values and adapt to changes effectively.

Use this opportunity to detail a successful project, highlighting your role as Agile Project Manager. Discuss specific challenges you encountered—such as scope changes, team dynamics, or time constraints—and the solutions you implemented to overcome those challenges while keeping the project on track.

Describe your strategies for maintaining effective communication, such as scheduled updates, transparency in reporting, and using collaboration tools. Provide examples of how you’ve ensured stakeholders are informed about project progress and how you've encouraged team members to communicate openly with each other and with clients.

Explain your commitment to continuous improvement and how you’ve facilitated retrospectives to gather feedback from your team. Discuss how you use this feedback to implement initiatives that enhance productivity and project delivery efficiency, demonstrating your proactive approach to refining processes.

Share your methods for identifying and managing project risks, including regular risk assessments and developing mitigation plans. Discuss your approach to communicating these risks to stakeholders and how you’ve successfully navigated project challenges by being proactive.

In your response, emphasize the importance of building strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication, addressing concerns promptly, and being transparent about project challenges. Discuss how you've engaged stakeholders in decision-making processes and kept them informed throughout the project lifecycle.