Agile Project Specialist

Agile Project Specialist Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for a suitably skilled Agile Project Specialist to join their team. The duration of this post is 12 months initially with possible extensions thereafter. This role will be Flexible/Hybrid working - The successful candidate must be able to attend meetings/workshops as required. Working 35 hours per week, the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €31.39 per hour based on an annualised salary of €57,325 You will accrue 30 days annual leave per year and paid Bank Holidays. Skills and Attributes Agile, DevOps, Scrum and Kanban Prince 2 Project Management or PMP Azure DevOps or Jira/Confluence Setup, Admin and Support as well as Test Management Platforms Project Planning Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving Knowledge of Test Management & Software Development Lifecycle Management including AI Role Overview Maintain clear and consistent communication with PMs and stakeholders. Identify and resolve issues that could cause bottlenecks or slow down the team's progress. Champion flexibility and help team adapt to evolving requirements, incorporating continuous feedback throughout the project lifecycle. Focus on integrating quality into the project development lifecycle. Mentors and guides testers and coaches the team on quality best practices, and helps them take ownership of quality. Stay updated on Agile and Waterfall platform updates and new features. Proactively identify potential project risks and communicate early. Prioritize tasks to support critical project needs effectively. Business Engagement through the provision of Escalation pathways for key stakeholders in relation to risk and issues and their root cause and path to green, Coordinate with IT/DevOps/CISO teams. Report on Issues and Risks as well as delivery/forecast burn-down charts for software development, technical build and project progress Guide & coach teams in the development Test Plans for new functionality and new environments using Business Requirements and Business Acceptance Criteria Principal Duties and Responsibilities Project Setup Coordination: Coordinate with project managers (PMs) and relevant stakeholders to set up new projects on the Azure DevOps platform using Agile methodology as well as coordinating the project requirements that includes Kanban & waterfall Ensure projects are configured with the appropriate templates, processes, ways of working and workflows according to organizational standards. Access & Administration Management of Azure DevOps: Manage user access, permissions, and roles on the DevOps platform to ensure appropriate security and collaboration. Conduct regular audits of access and resolve any discrepancies or issues. Assist in troubleshooting administrative issues related to Azure DevOps. Weekly Check-in with Project Managers on Project Status: Schedule and conduct weekly status check-ins with PMs to review project progress, milestones, and risks. Document action items and follow up on outstanding issues. Support PMs in escalating blockers or concerns as needed. Reporting: Generate and distribute regular reports on project status, performance metrics, and key indicators using Azure DevOps data. Customize reports for different stakeholder groups, ensuring relevant insights are highlighted. Maintain a repository of historical reports for audit and analysis purposes. Data Extraction & Business Analysis: Extract project data from Azure DevOps & Power BI for analysis, reporting, and decision-making. Coordinate User Requirements Sessions with Stakeholders for translation to technical documentation, user stories, epics, test plans, test cases and business acceptance criteria Coordinate project planning for software development or ICT engineering requirements Management and Escalation of Project-Related Issues or Risks: Monitor project-related issues logged in the issue & risk tracker for projects or programmes of work Coordinate with project teams to prioritize, assign, and resolve Escalate unresolved or critical issues/risks to appropriate management levels promptly. Maintain records of issue/risk resolution timelines and outcomes as well as RCA's Maintain Project Support Toolset: Azure DevOps Platform: Primary tool for project setup, tracking, reporting, and administration. Issue Tracker: Tool within Azure DevOps for logging, managing, and escalating project issues. Reporting Tools: Excel, Power BI, or other analytics/reporting software as applicable *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role* Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Agile Prince 2 DevOps Project Management Scrum Test Management Power BI Benefits: 30 days' annual leave