IT Agile Manager Job Dubai area,Dubai UAE/Dubai,IT/Tech

Job Purpose

Lead agile transformation and manage a team of Scrum Masters and Project Managers. Combines people leadership, agile coaching, and strategic oversight to drive continuous improvement in project and software delivery practices. Champions agile principles while ensuring successful project delivery across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-level complex projects using agile methodologies and governance frameworks to deliver exceptional business value

Define project management processes and champion continuous improvement initiatives that favor incremental delivery, collaboration, and iterative work

Partner with product owners to manage stakeholder communications, set delivery expectations, and implement effective governance and communication strategies

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Scrum Masters and Project Managers through coaching, feedback, and career development support

Recruit, onboard, and retain top agile talent while conducting performance evaluations and creating individual development plans

Foster a collaborative team culture that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, innovation, and effective resource allocation across initiatives

Build team capability for autonomous problem-solving, assess team health, remove organizational impediments, and create a safe environment for experimentation

Serve as an Agile Coach to teams, leaders, and stakeholders, promoting agile values, principles, and best practices throughout the organization

Guide teams in adopting and refining agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, tailored to their specific contexts and needs

Facilitate agile ceremonies, workshops, and training sessions to elevate organizational agile maturity and capability

Establish and maintain agile governance frameworks, standards, and metrics across the project portfolio

Oversee multiple concurrent projects and programs, monitoring health, identifying risks and dependencies, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery

Review and approve project plans, sprint goals, and delivery commitments while ensuring teams follow agile best practices with appropriate flexibility

Continuously evaluate and refine agile processes, tools, and practices while introducing innovative techniques that enhance team productivity and collaboration

Lead retrospectives and improvement initiatives, stay current with industry trends, and build communities of practice for knowledge sharing and continuous learning

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required
Advanced agile certifications highly preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is a plus

Experience

7+ years of experience in agile environments with progressive leadership responsibility
3+ years of direct people management experience leading Scrum Masters, Project Managers, or agile teams
Proven track record of successful agile transformations and scaling agile across organizations
Budget and schedule management experience

Knowledge and skills

Deep understanding of agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, and hybrid approaches
Strong knowledge of tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Confluence, or similar platforms
Experience with agile metrics and reporting (velocity, burn-down/up charts, cycle time, lead time, etc.)
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Dev Ops practices.
Familiarity with agile scaling frameworks for enterprise environments

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