Agile Project Manager (Xico)

About the Role

We are looking for an Agile Project Manager who will play a key role in driving workflow efficiency, fostering an agile mindset across teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery of small to medium-sized agile projects. You will help teams self-organize, collaborate effectively, and continuously improve through the use of Agile frameworks and best practices.

Key Objectives

• Drive workflow efficiency and support the team's understanding and adoption of Agile development practices.
• Foster an environment of trust and transparency through retrospectives and constructive feedback.
• Ensure consistent execution and improvement of Agile ceremonies, introducing new techniques when needed.
• Facilitate collaboration across teams and units to enhance delivery alignment and value flow.

Scope of the Role

The Agile Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating agile project teams to achieve high performance and quality in delivering outcomes that support business objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives) and monitor progress using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Coordinate dependencies and interactions with other teams, managing task breakdown, workload estimation, and backlog updates.
• Ensure governance and compliance in effort tracking, sprint reporting, and project documentation.
• Guide teams in developing and using metrics to enhance predictability and reduce risks.
• Participate in Agile Communities of Practice (CoPs) to share experiences and promote best practices.
• Identify and remove blockers that affect team delivery and collaboration.
• Support product development discussions by providing Agile insights and structure.

What You’ll Bring

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Strong understanding of software development and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Proven experience facilitating Agile teams and ceremonies.
• Skilled in identifying roadblocks and driving effective resolutions.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.

Leadership and Influence

• Promotes self-organization and continuous improvement within the team.
• Encourages innovative thinking and supports team development.
• Builds bridges across teams and fosters open, productive communication.

Decision-Making & Autonomy

• Confident and assertive when guiding team decisions.
• Able to balance structure with flexibility in complex environments.

Collaboration & Interaction

• Partners with Product Owners, developers, and stakeholders to align goals and communicate progress.
• Builds trust through transparency, feedback, and facilitation of team dynamics.

Complexity Management

• Manages multiple dependencies and removes blockers impacting delivery.
• Contributes strategically to enhance team efficiency and product success.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in the field.
• 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager in IT or Software Delivery.
• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile practitioner.
• Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI‑ACP, SAFe) are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Comfortable facilitating multi‑day workshops and training sessions.

What Takeda’s ICC Can Offer You

Joining the ICC in Mexico City will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth. It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career.

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
• Monthly Supermarket and Food Vouchers
• Adaptable Working Schemes
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans: Life, Medical, Dental & Vision
• Additional Paid Time Off
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
• Total Pass Membership