Agile Project Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Company Description
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. IIRIS is a platform and suite of products designed to help us know, reach, and build better informed customer connections through insightful data gained through multiple interactions with Informa’s highly specialised communities.
This role will sit within the Transformation & Planning team, part of the Transformation Office in Informa Markets. The team is focused on leading the transition of Informa Markets from a largely in-person events business to a more digitally focused organization. This role reports into the Director of Programs. As an Agile Project Manager, you will work in an Agile Scrum environment to enable the realisation of commercial outcomes through the product lifecycle. You will:
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. IIRIS is a platform and suite of products designed to help us know, reach, and build better informed customer connections through insightful data gained through multiple interactions with Informa’s highly specialised communities.
This role will sit within the Transformation & Planning team, part of the Transformation Office in Informa Markets. The team is focused on leading the transition of Informa Markets from a largely in-person events business to a more digitally focused organization. This role reports into the Director of Programs. As an Agile Project Manager, you will work in an Agile Scrum environment to enable the realisation of commercial outcomes through the product lifecycle. You will:
- Managing the end-to-end delivery of complex commercial solutions, establishing, and controlling project constraints and scope as defined by the Transformation Office
- Managing relationships and communication with all project stakeholders
- Agreeing approach to delivery within the delivery project team
- Plan and manage the overall progress, resolving issues and proactively managing risks
- Leading and coaching the project team as appropriate and according to the needs of the individual project
- Ensure that the scrum team adheres to scrum theory, practices and rules, and work as a servant leader within the project team
- Providing clear ownership for and visibility of the resolution of all project risks and issues
- Lead improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the project delivery service and contribute to the identification of areas of improvement
- Providing regular, constructive feedback to project team members and their line managers
- Report progress at regular intervals to the sponsor and using the relevant practices defined by the Transformation and Planning Office
- Develop and maintain effective and proactive relationships with all customers including suppliers and third parties
- Work closely with the identified Business Change Manager(s) to ensure they are proactively engaged and ready to accept the change and realise the benefits
- Assist the Director of Program with the creation and management of business cases as defined by the Transformation Office
- Assist the Director of Programs with the management of the project budget and forecast and validating the business case/benefits throughout the course of the project
Qualifications
Experience Required
Additional Information
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
Experience Required
- Must have strong experience in Agile and Scrum
- Must have strong experience in Project Management
- Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Scrum Master - preferred but not required
- Certified Scrum Professional - preferred but not required
- Agile Certified Professional - preferred but not required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - preferred but not required
- This position requires individuals who are not only experienced as Scrum Master or Project Manager but have extensive track records of delivering complex projects and solutions
- Applicants should have a strong understanding of and hands-on experience with Agile practices, particularly Scrum, and must possess the ability to lead the team on scrum principles
- Self-directed, with a demonstrated ability to execute principles beyond formal training
- Must be able to lead and demonstrate value-added and outcome-driven practices to a team
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Strong conflict resolution skills. Must be able to facilitate and mediate team differences to achieve positive outcomes.
Additional Information
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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Job IdJD1427117
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned