Agile IT Project Manager - Ireland - Unum Insurance

Description

Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.

The Role

• Project Coordination & Alignment: Implement Agile methodologies, ensuring teams adhere to best practices, promoting iterative development, and aligning projects with Agile principles.
• Cross-Team Facilitation: Act as a liaison among teams, fostering collaboration & ensuring activities synchronize cohesively across departments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage stakeholders at various levels, ensuring their input aligns with project goals and Agile processes.
• Project Planning: Coordinate Agile project planning, oversee best practices, and adapt strategies to meet changing project needs while adhering to enterprise standards.
• Communication & Reporting: Ensure transparent communication among teams and stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports following Agile reporting standards.

What you offer

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record in Agile project coordination/management, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and cross-team facilitation.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in Project Management, Agile methodologies (e.g., PMP, Certified ScrumMaster).
• Experience with collaborative project management tools.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and promote Agile culture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for fostering collaboration.

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What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.

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