Agile Project Manager

Role & Requirements

We are looking for an experienced, talented and proactive part time mid-level Agile Project Manager to help us improve the quality of our next-gen, web-based 3D-data visualisation application which is in early stages of its development. We use a variety of web technologies and our development process often has similarities with games or graphics applications.

You will be the sole Agile professional in a small, fast-moving startup, working closely with developers and stakeholders to understand and improve our delivery processes and team cohesion.

You will independently maintain, review and improve our existing delivery processes and how we work in our two development teams. Your role will include working closely with the Product Owner and Engineering Lead on prioritising upcoming work, facilitating team meetings and creating opportunities to review our existing processes.

We have spent some time establishing what works well for the teams at the moment and are now looking for someone to support the teams in their ongoing efforts and adjust the process where necessary over time. Your interest in team cohesion and making work visible will be essential for the team and we rely on your open-minded approach to delivery to find the methods that work best for us.

You have a keen interest in understanding the impact of an open and collaborative team culture and know how to implement sustainable changes in a team. You are pragmatic and method-agnostic, able to support the team to make implementable decisions. You understand the importance of getting to know your team as an Agile professional in a small company.

If you're enthusiastic about shaping quality in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and are motivated to grow your skills alongside a committed team, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a part time position, working in our Edinburgh office 3 days a week: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Work & Benefits

  • A part time role of 21 hours per week with flexible working hours on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • A hybrid work routine where most people work from home on Wednesday and Friday
  • 34 holidays per year pro-rata (including public holidays taken at any time)
  • Competitive salary based on experience and a future opportunity to share in the success of the company
  • Nest pension scheme with 5% company contributions
  • Latest MacBook Pro (with external 4k screen in the office)
  • Individual annual budget for professional development like conference trips or training courses
  • Time and support for preparing and presenting at local meet-ups
  • A visit to the head office in Munich
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Secure bike storage and on site showers
  • Fruit and snacks plus a stocked fridge for social drinks
  • A very nice top floor office on the corner of St Andrew Square in the city centre. We have great views across Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth, and only two minutes walk from the bus, trams and Waverley station.

The team has a diverse mix of skills with backgrounds in literature, medicine, maths, physics and computer science. As life-long learners we have a broad range of interests beyond our own specialisms.

We aim to foster an intellectually stimulating environment with an inclusive culture. We put emphasis on the craft of our work and sharing of knowledge within the team to ensure that we can all grow and improve together. We would love for you to contribute to that!

About You

  • You have proven experience of facilitating software product development efforts, in more than one setting.
  • You have experience of Agile methodologies and a pragmatic approach to their application. You are able to adapt ways of working to suit the needs of the team.
  • You have proven experience in leadership roles. You are able to foster and support a collaborative team culture and you understand the importance of inclusive leadership
  • You have been involved in writing epics and stories with the team, supporting them to describe upcoming work clearly and concisely

Interview Process

We start with a 45 minute introduction call to learn more about your experience, interests and background and share more details about our company and the role.

For our second stage, we will invite you to our office to talk to us in person. We will cover questions about your past work, your approach to challenges and opportunities in your daily interactions. This is also an opportunity to meet our team and see our office space.

The last stage is a 30 minute conversation and demo with our director, Tom Beddard. After this, we will be able to make a hiring decision.

We believe the interview process should be a positive experience regardless of the outcome.

If this interests you then email us and we can start a conversation.

About KPV LAB Edinburgh

Formed in late 2017, KPV LAB Edinburgh is part of the international KPV Group, which has its headquarters in Munich, Germany.

The Edinburgh team (currently 14 people) is a software studio building next-generation platforms and experiences to explore and visualise knowledge and information.

Our products have a particular focus on managing data in time and space and encompass the fields of history, literature, science, music and business intelligence.

Our drive is to create new ways to explore and interact with knowledge that reveal meaningful insights and experiences.

We are in the privileged position of having full control over the implementation, direction and timing of our projects thanks to solid long-term backing.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a very novel and innovative project within a company that wants to do it right, without unnecessary compromise!