Agile IT Project Manager

We are seeking an Agile Project Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of global-facing projects that connect internal business operations with external customers. These projects involve the exchange of high volumes of sensitive data, requiring precision, timeliness, and reliability.

This role connects business needs with execution, leading software projects in a complex, multi-entity environment. It involves managing requirements, driving delivery, and ensuring strong stakeholder collaboration across teams and systems.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Delivery Managers, Scrum Masters, developers, and business stakeholders to align on goals, priorities and execution
• Team delivery: Act as a servant leader by removing blockers, enabling team, and ensuring delivery stays aligned with business needs
• Project Planning & Delivery: Own the project roadmap. Manage risks. Support team to implement solutions to ensure milestones are met.
• Requirements Management: Work closely with BA's to build, document, and validate functional specifications. You’ll do a lot of hands-on, functional coordination.
• Backlog: Continuously refine and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with stakeholders and agile teams.
• Progress report: Monitor sprint metrics, daily progress, and agile health indicators to maintain transparency and delivery momentum.
• Reporting/Governance: Maintain clear and timely communication with the Department Head regarding project progress, risks, and delivery challenges. Ensure regular formal reviews are conducted to jointly assess status, address escalations, and align on critical decisions.

What you won’t be doing:

• You won't have any direct reporting lines
• You won’t own or manage project or departmental budgets
• You won’t make technical decisions; these are handled by solution architects or technical leads.
• This role does not include ownership of product vision or strategy. The Agile Project Manager focuses on execution, delivery, and functional alignment within the defined scope

Qualification

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Agile Project Manager delivering complex, customer-facing software solutions.
• Strong technical background is necessary for this role.
• Strong foundation in project management principles; certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (Scrum, PMI-ACP) are a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with backend, data-driven systems, preferably using Microsoft Azure tools and services.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-changing environments, while maintaining structure, clarity, and well-documented processes.
• Knowledge of the maritime transport and shipping industry is a strong plus.
• Strong intercultural awareness. Experience with globally distributed teams, especially with offshore setups.
• Available to travel up to 20% of time
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Must be a European citizen and based in Europe; please note that no sponsorship is available for this position.