Principal Agile Project Manager - Data & Analytics

About the role

Telefónica Tech, part of the Telefónica Group, is looking for an experienced Principal Agile Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex Data & Analytics projects for enterprise customers. It is a highly visible client-facing role combining Agile leadership, commercial ownership and project governance, working with customers, delivery teams and senior stakeholders from initiation through to operational handover.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Data Analytics and Data Warehousing projects
• Define project scope, objectives and delivery roadmaps with customers and stakeholders
• Run Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement and Scrum ceremonies
• Coach customers and delivery teams on Agile and Scrum best practice
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, commercials and change requests
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies
• Produce delivery reporting and communicate progress to senior stakeholders
• Build relationships across customers, internal teams and third-party suppliers, and lead cross-functional teams
• Ensure a smooth transition of delivered solutions into BAU or Managed Services support

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering projects in Agile and Scrum environments
• Strong Scrum Master experience with practical Agile delivery expertise
• Experience managing project governance, budgets and financial forecasting
• Stakeholder management with engagement of senior leadership
• Customer-facing consulting skills and proven ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams
• Experience delivering Data Analytics and/or Data Warehousing projects
• Desirable: Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM or equivalent); AgilePM, Prince2, PMP or other project management qualifications; experience in technology consulting, professional services or managed services; experience leading digital transformation initiatives and working in complex enterprise customer environments

What we offer

• Lead strategic Data & Analytics initiatives for enterprise customers
• Hybrid working model with client-facing engagement and delivery leadership responsibilities