Principal Agile Project Manager - FTC

Role OVO-View

Team: Agile Delivery

Salary banding:  £94,000 - £110,000

Experience: Expert

Role type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Agile Delivery Director 

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Strategic, Influential, Expert

Top 3 qualities for this role: Strategic Vision & Execution, Agile Expertise & Thought Leadership, Influence & Stakeholder Management

Closing date: Thursday 25th June at 12pm

 

 

Where you’ll work:

At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility.

All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home.

 

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

 

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

 

Team Strategy Goals:

• Establish Agile Centre of Excellence: Develop and implement standardised agile methodologies and best practices across the organisation.
• Drive Strategic Alignment: Ensure all enterprise-wide programmes & initiatives directly contribute to and enable key strategic business objectives.
• Foster Project Management Maturity: Elevate the skills and capabilities of project managers through mentorship and the development of a strong Community of Practice.

Team Vision:

• To be recognised as a leading agile delivery function that consistently delivers high-impact strategic initiatives, drives organisational agility, and sets industry standards for agile excellence.

Impact to Create:

• Significantly improved success rates, faster and more effective delivery of critical enterprise projects.
• A more agile and adaptive organisation capable of responding quickly to market changes.
• A highly skilled and collaborative project management community that fosters innovation and continuous improvement

 

This role in a nutshell:

Principal Project Managers drive enterprise-wide agile projects/programs and strategic initiatives, shaping OVO’s vision and ensuring alignment with critical business objectives. You’ll function as a senior advisor and mentor, contributing to the development of standards and best practices in agile project management. A Principal Project Manager champions innovation, drives strategic transformation, and establishes the OVO as a thought leader in agile methodologies.

 

Your key outcomes will be:

• Strategic Enterprise Vision & Execution: Lead and oversee complex, high-impact enterprise-wide programs that span multiple portfolios, directly influencing OVO strategy and driving transformation.
• Agile Thought Leadership & Standardisation: Develop and champion enterprise-wide agile project management standards and best practices, establishing the OVO as a leader in agile methodologies.
• Innovative Agile Solutions & Methodologies: Drive the development and implementation of innovative agile project management methodologies and tools, enhancing organisational agility and efficiency.
• Data-Driven Portfolio & Optimisation: Define, track, and optimise success indicators for agile program success at the portfolio, using data to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Senior Leadership Mentorship & Strategic Influence: Provide expert consultation and guidance to senior leaders and mentor senior project managers, influencing strategic planning and fostering a culture of agile excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Agile Programs: Direct complex, enterprise-wide Agile initiatives aligned with business goals, de