Agile Project Manager

General information

Job description

IT

Post description

Agile Project Manager

Division

Head Office - IT

Title

Agile Project Manager

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Location

United Kingdom Scotland Head Office

Vacancy contact last name

Easton

Vacancy contact first name

Lorraine

Vacancy contact email

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details

Contract hours

40.00

About the role

The Role

GAP Group is one of the UKs leading equipment hire providers known for its stability strong reputation and investment in technology and people.

As a well-established and highly successful organisation GAP Group is undergoing an exciting technology-driven transformation investing significantly in its digital platforms and systems whilst committing to Agile ways of working.

We have brand new opportunity for an Agile Project Manager who will lead the planning and delivery of key technology and digital projects across the business. You will act as lead for Agile practices across GAP Group coaching and developing confidence in fresh ways of working.

What Youll Be Doing

Lead delivery using Agile frameworks such as Scrum Kanban and SAFe where appropriate facilitating services including sprint planning stand-ups reviews and retrospectives
Define and maintain project plants schedules and delivery of roadmaps that are realistic minimise risk and communicated to stakeholders.
Own RAID log management
Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholder and third-party partners across all business phases
Work with third party vendors holding suppliers to accounts through clear contractual milestones performance reviews escalating where necessary
Contribute to the ongoing development of project management practices tooling and standards within the Digital Projects Team

About You

What Were Looking for

Extensive experience in a similar role successfully delivering significant technology of business transformation projects
Strong experience delivering projects using Agile methodologies such as Scrum of Kanban
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Proven ability to manage structured delivery programmes using waterfall of hybrid approaches when needed
Experience supporting or leading and Agile transformation or ways of working programme within a multi-site organisation
A background of working in an operational asset-heavy or industrial organisation is highly desirable as is formal Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agilist

About Us

About GAP and What We Offer

As an Agile Project Manager youll be joining an industry leader thats growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP were proud to be the UKs leading equipment hire providersupporting projects big and small across construction infrastructure events and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting Survey Environmental and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry so you work with the best tools in the game
Remaining fully independent which lets us make agile long-term decisions that support your success
Offering real career growth training and development from day one
Support that values you from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support
Whether youre hands-on or customer-focused theres a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If youre up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work then wed love to hear from you! Ready to get started Upload your CV and complete our short applicationwell take it from there.
Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.