Agile Project Manager

Job title:

Agile Project Manager

Company

Barclays

Job description

Change leads and oversees transformational change initiatives at Barclays. Your role will involve managing projects and programs that drive strategic improvements and ensure successful implementation of change across the organization.See your commuteJoin Barclays as an Agile Delivery Lead working within our SAFe delivery teams. You’ll be responsible for driving the successful delivery of large-scale technology platforms and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong leadership and facilitation skills to navigate complex financial environments and deliver impactful solutions.To be successful as an Agile Delivery Lead, you should have:

• Certified Agile Coach or Practitioner credentials with demonstrated experience in running Agile Release Trains.
• Deep knowledge of investment banking products or processes, including trade lifecycles, settlements, and risk management.
• Proven ability to manage large technology platform deliveries, addressing intricate financial and regulatory requirements.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Expertise working within a SAFe programme, liaising with multiple feature teams, stakeholders and RTE’s
• Expertise in managing project risks, tracking progress, budgets, and financials.
• Strong facilitation skills for business analysis, training, and senior stakeholder communication to drive consensus.
• A robust sense of ownership and accountability for delivering business outcomes.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role is based in Glasgow.Purpose of the roleTo manage change projects that help the organisation achieve its strategic objectives, while ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, in control and in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.Accountabilities

• Management of change projects within the organisation, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Development and management of project plans that outline the scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for change projects.
• Communication with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and external partners, to ensure that they are informed about project progress and that their needs and expectations are being met.
• Management of project teams, ensuring that they are properly resourced and that they have the necessary skills and expertise to deliver on project objectives.
• Management of project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within the agreed budget.
• Creation of reports on project progress to ensure that proposed solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
• Management of project risks, ensuring that risk, assumptions, issues and dependencies are identified, assessed, and mitigated as necessary.
• Facilitation of change management activities, including training and communication, to ensure that change projects are successfully implemented and embedded in the organisation.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. ‘Complex’ information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.Share jobReasonable AdjustmentBarclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please reviewOur purposeWe’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.To find out more about Barclays’ strategy please clickEqual opportunitiesBarclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Right to work statementBarclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.This is Barclays GlasgowBarclays Glasgow is the engine of the Corporate and Investment Bank, and Shared Technology, delivering vital services to clients across the world. With c.5,500 talented people in a whole range of roles, the work we do touches millions of lives every day.Designed for diversityOur campus is a safe environment for neuro-diverse colleagues or anyone who, from time to time, may need calm, controlled spaces.At the heart of the communityWe work hard to make our Glasgow campus a centre of citizenship, community integration and social impact. We make a real difference.Focus on health and wellbeingOur campus features excellent facilities such as our Fitness Suite, fitness classes, an on-site GP, a bicycle store and so much more.Connect with your colleaguesConnect with your colleaguesJoin one of many clubs and societies like our working parents club, or catch up with your colleagues at our rooftop bar, The Beacon.Play/Pause Your browser does not support the video tag.This is Barclays GlasgowBarclays Glasgow is the engine of the Corporate and Investment Bank, and Shared Technology, delivering vital services to clients across the world. With c.5,500 talented people in a whole range of roles, the work we do touches millions of lives every day.Designed for diversityOur campus is a safe environment for neuro-diverse colleagues or anyone who, from time to time, may need calm, controlled spaces.At the heart of the communityWe work hard to make our Glasgow campus a centre of citizenship, community integration and social impact. We make a real difference.Focus on health and wellbeingOur campus features excellent facilities such as our Fitness Suite, fitness classes, an on-site GP, a bicycle store and so much more.Connect with your colleaguesConnect with your colleaguesJoin one of many clubs and societies like our working parents club, or catch up with your colleagues at our rooftop bar, The Beacon.Play/Pause Your browser does not support the video tag.Be you. Be valued. Belong.We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our “This is Me” series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.Application ProcessYour applicationWe’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter. 1Your assessmentCovering your behaviours and ability at work. 2Your interviewExploring your past experiences and skills. 3Next stepWe’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process 4Working flexiblyWe’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you’d like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.Hybrid workingWe have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.Barclays is built on an international scale.Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.Related contentRelated JobsGlasgow (United Kingdom)21 MarGlasgow (United Kingdom)21 MarGlasgow (United Kingdom)21 MarLondon (United Kingdom), Glasgow (United Kingdom)21 MarGlasgow (United Kingdom)20 MarGlasgow (United Kingdom)20 MarSign up for job alertsMake sure you see job opportunities when they become available. Just add a few details below to stay up to date with jobs that suit you and your skills.Email Interested InSearch for a category and select one from the list of suggestions. Select a location from the list of options. Finally, click “Add” to create your job alert.

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Glasgow

Job date

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:58:01 GMT

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