Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Agile Project Manager - Automotive - £35.50/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 8 months (potential for yearly renewal)

Key Responsibilities:
- Define and communicate timing requirements to the HMI HF Team and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with delivery and integration departments across business to align departmental planning with programme needs.
- Use JIRA and Confluence to plan, track, and communicate project progress and updates.
- Develop and adjust departmental work plans based on programme timing and late-stage changes.
- Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and changes to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the team has the necessary resources and information to execute plans effectively.
- Coordinate with HMI teams across AAD, China, and Portland to align with spec releases and share planning insights.
- Track and report on project status, identifying and resolving obstacles to timely delivery.
- Lead large projects or processes with minimal oversight, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience working within Agile frameworks and methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to plan for sizable teams in complex organisational structures.
- Background in delivering technical products collaboratively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and communicate across all levels.
- Operate with precision and professionalism in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.
- Proficiency in Agile planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, or related field
- Experience working in an automotive environment

Desired Skills & Experience
- Develop and maintain Agile project plans, sprint schedules, and release roadmaps
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams to define scope and priorities
- Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and capacity forecasting
- Monitor progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and adjust plans as needed
- Identify and mitigate risks that could impact delivery timelines
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, velocity, and resource utilization
- Support continuous improvement by analysing metrics and recommending process enhancements

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
- Proficiency in Agile planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, or related field

Preferred Qualifications
- Agile certifications
- Experience in Agile transformation or coaching
- Familiarity with Lean principles and DevOps practices

Soft Skills
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.