Senior Project Manager - SCRUM

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Project Manager - CRM - SCRUM - London (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £550 - £650 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Duration: 6 months

A unique opportunity to shape the future of digital publishing

Our client, a leading organisation in the digital publishing sector, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their forward-thinking team. With a strong commitment to innovation and expansion, they are looking for a driven individual to lead strategic workflow initiatives across their portfolio.

About the Role:

Based in their London office, with the flexibility of hybrid working, you will be a key member of the Project team, driving the successful delivery of CRM projects that will shape the future of their publishing pipeline. Your responsibilities will include:

• Agile and Scrum Leadership:
  • Acting as a Scrum Master, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure Agile practices are upheld.
  • Leading Agile ceremonies to enhance team collaboration and project visibility.
  • Supporting the team in achieving their sprint goals and removing impediments to progress.
• Project Management Responsibilities:
  • Leading a variety of CRM initiatives across the publishing portfolio.
  • Managing and contributing to key publishing business projects, including policy and workflow implementations and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert, providing valuable insights and support to colleagues.
  • Developing and delivering business projects within agreed timeframes.
  • Creating project plans with clear milestones and governance structures, ensuring transparency and understanding among stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborating closely with implementation teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.
  • Monitoring project impact and providing comprehensive reporting and analysis.
  • Communicating effectively with stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and issues.
  • Building strong relationships with key stakeholders in other internal divisions.
• Adaptability and Reporting:
  • Adapting to changes that may affect project delivery.
  • Providing project-level reporting across all initiatives.

About You:

You are an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex business projects. You have a global perspective and are comfortable working with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Ideally, you will also have:

• Agile and Scrum Expertise:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile certification preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Agile principles and their application in diverse teams.
  • Experience with tools such as Jira or Trello for managing Agile workflows.
• Project and Workflow Knowledge:
  • An understanding of the research publishing landscape.
  • Experience in technology and workflow transitions in a commercial environment - including CRM.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience integrating customer and operational requirements.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma methodologies.