Senior Agile Project Manager

• The Senior Agile Project Manager will be responsible for leading a cross-functional squad consisting of Technical Project Managers, Software Engineers, and Test Engineers
• As part of this squad, you will oversee several customer deliveries, driving Agile delivery standards, facilitating iterative execution, setting product delivery strategy, and acting as the outward-facing lead for Motorola Solutions
• They will also be line manager and mentor to the other Project Managers in the squad, delegating work as appropriate
• Iterative & Continuous Delivery: Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical solutions using Agile frameworks. Facilitate core ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives) to ensure predictable, high-velocity output
• Agile Governance & Flow: Work closely with a cross-functional squad and key customer stakeholders to prioritise user stories, manage backlog health, eliminate delivery blockers, and maintain clear visibility on team velocity and release roadmaps
• Agile Artifact Management: Oversee project and delivery plans, definition of done (DoD), sprint goals, release plans, budget tracking, and post-launch value realization reports
• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders, translating complex technical software concepts into business value while transparently communicating progress, iteration velocity, and release timelines
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify issues that could arise within the project such as technical dependencies, adoption of the design solution, budget and resourcing
• Driving Delivery Standards: Ensure the team follows proven best practices to deliver high-quality work, while keeping leadership informed of any risks and meeting regularly with customers to maintain open communication and ensure they are seeing value

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

• People Leadership: Experience line-managing, mentoring, and developing team members
• Agile Expertise: Proven experience leading cross-functional delivery squads, managing backlog refinement, and facilitating Agile ceremonies
• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Expert written and verbal communication skills with a focus on client relationship management and expectations alignment
• Security Clearance: Must meet NPPV3 security clearance requirements (requires a minimum of 3 years continuous UK residency)
• Experience: 7+ years of experience managing commercial software delivery in complex, delivery-driven environments using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or hybrid Agile)
• Education: BSc/BA degree, or equivalent commercial project management experience
• Education: BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical/management degree
• Agile Certifications: Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist certification
• Technical Familiarity: Background or familiarity with Azure DevOps and / or software delivery
• Virtual Leadership: Proven experience leading, coaching, and motivating remote or hybrid delivery teams