Agile Delivery Manager / Project Manager

Who are we

We are a vibrant tech company that augments and empowers technical teams for both international and Greek clients. What sets us apart is our unique blend of coaching, continuous learning, and innovation, forming an ecosystem where professionals don’t just contribute, they grow.

By joining Agile Actors, you don’t just work on cutting-edge solutions: You become part of diverse, dynamic teams where every step is a new career milestone. Our tech professionals augment teams that are global leaders in their domains, such as Austrian Post, Red Hat, Swissquote, and others.

We are firm believers that work should be more than just a job: It should be a place where people thrive. That’s why we’re proud to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to creating an environment where talent, passion, and growth flourish.

Our values

Having a purpose

Being adventurous

Being Agile

Respect and Empower

Authenticity and Trust

Evolving through our clients

Who will succeed in this role

We’re looking for tech professionals with purpose, curiosity, and passion, people who see challenges as opportunities and want their work to have real impact. If solving problems excites you and collaborating with others inspires you, you’ll feel right at home with us.

At Agile Actors, being part of our team means being adventurous and agile, ready to embrace new ideas and adapt to dynamic environments. You’ll join one of our local teams in Athens, working with talented clients to deliver solutions that shape the future of technology. As you grow through projects with global leaders, you’ll be constantly evolving, while being supported in an environment built on trust, respect, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

As an Agile Delivery Manager with strong QA & Testing experience, you will be responsible for ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery across agile teams, with particular emphasis on testing excellence, quality governance, and release reliability.

You will:

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end delivery across agile teams, ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes aligned with business goals.

• Own and drive milestone planning, translating product objectives into clear delivery increments and timelines.

• Ensure alignment between sprint execution and milestone commitments, maintaining visibility on progress, risks, and forecasts.

• Proactively identify, manage, and drive resolution of cross-team dependencies to prevent delivery delays.

• Establish effective mechanisms for dependency tracking and resolution, collaborating across Product, Engineering, and stakeholders.

• Facilitate agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) to support both execution and delivery outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure clarity of scope, priorities, and commitments.

• Monitor and improve delivery metrics (velocity, predictability, cycle time, milestone adherence, quality indicators).

• Understand, engage with, and drive the effectiveness of QA and testing practices, including test automation strategies, to ensure quality is embedded and delivery efficiency is maximized.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment within an agile context.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in Agile Delivery, Scrum Master, or Delivery Management roles within software development environments.
• Strong practical experience working in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), with a clear understanding of end-to-end delivery dynamics.
• Proven ability to plan and manage delivery against milestones and timelines, ensuring alignment between short-term execution and broader delivery goals.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, managing, and resolving cross-team dependencies in complex delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align business, product, and engineering expectations.
• Data-driven mindset, with experience using delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, cycle time) to guide decisions and improvements.
• Solid understanding of QA and testing practices, including how test automation and quality gates support efficient delivery (hands-on experience is a plus).
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and QA.
• Ability to facilitate teams, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement in delivery performance.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a high level of ownership and accountability.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading QA transformation or automation maturity initiatives.
• Exposure to performance, security, or compliance testing in enterprise environments.
• Experience in scaled delivery models (multiple teams / release trains).
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced).

Benefits

What's in for you

• Tailored Remuneration Package that recognizes your expertise with a competitive salary

• Private Health Care Insurance to ensure your physical well-being.

• Ticket Restaurant Card

• Psychological Support through a professional helpline for you and your family, with 5 free sessions included to promote mental well-being.

Developmental Benefits

• Internal Coaching Program empowers your growth, with experienced coaches supporting both technical and soft skills development.

• Personal Development Plan tailored with your coach to align with your career aspirations.

• 360° Continuous Feedback Model to keep your skills and performance aligned with your goals.

• Unlimited Training & Learning resources to cover all aspects of your professional growth, including access to various online platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, and Pluralsight from day one.

• Career Development Pathways that offer mentoring, leadership programs, and opportunities to enhance both technical and leadership skills.

• Chapters (Internal Communities) for sharing knowledge, mentoring, and shaping technology’s future.

• Diverse Customer Ecosystem offers dynamic opportunities for career growth and development.

• Onboarding Buddy to support and guide you from day one.

Working model

• Flexible Working conditions tailored to your assigned account.

• Work-Life Balance with a culture that promotes flexibility and sustainability.

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