Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master

Job Description
Location: United Kingdom
Why choose Tag?
We are the long-standing, production partner of choice that has helped brands across borders and cultures for over half a century achieve their business goals. With 2,700 experts in 29 countries across the world, we are a global team of collaborators, innovators, and motivators.
We pride ourselves on creating empowering, safe, and supportive environments for all our employees, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or any other defining factor. We embrace difference through diversity of thought, experience, and expertise to maximise potential and bring the greatest benefits for our people and our clients.
We can’t bring big ideas to life without exceptional people. At Tag, we respect individuality and the power of the collective. We want people to be themselves, unafraid to voice ideas, no matter how big they are or who they come from.
In June 2023, Tag was acquired by dentsu Group, Inc, though we remain a distinct brand that is led by David Kassler, Tag Global CEO, headquartered in London. As dentsu’s acquisition of Tag significantly expands content delivery capabilities, Tag’s expertise to deliver personalized, omnichannel content in real-time and at-scale for clients remains unparalleled across the entire customer journey, unlocking marketing effectiveness and efficiency.
Tag and dentsu bring together our innovation and technology infrastructure to help solve clients’ toughest challenges. United in business acumen, we share similar core values, company culture, and embrace a vision “to be at the forefront of people-centric transformations that shape society.
dentsu was founded over 120 years ago and proudly counts nearly 72,000 employees around the world.
Job Description
We are seeking an Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master who is passionate about driving projects to success, facilitating agile ceremonies, and ensuring effective collaboration across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a technical background, enabling them to understand the complexities and nuances of software development, and have proven experience in agile project management. This role requires a dynamic individual who can adapt to rapidly changing environments, enforce deadlines, and inspire teams to achieve their best.
Job Qualifications:
A technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in an agile project management role, preferably within a software development or IT environment.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile project management certification.
Strong technical acumen, with an ability to understand and communicate complex technical issues.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills, with a capacity to lead by example and influence without authority.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence) and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
A background in software development or experience working closely with engineering teams.
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within scope in a high-growth tech environment.
Responsibilities
Facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, sprint reviews) to ensure clear communication and effective project management.
Manage JIRA; oversee project setups, backlog maintenance, and sprint tracking to ensure organization and visibility.
Act as a liaison between teams, ensuring efficient communication and follow-up on action items.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, adjusting as necessary to meet changing needs and requirements.
Drive projects towards timely delivery, identifying and removing blockers, and maintaining team focus and motivation.
Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders, fostering an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement.
As an ethical employer, Tag will never ask job applicants to provide private, sensitive information upfront or make offers of employment contingent on financial requests or responsibilities from any candidate.
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