Senior Agile Project Manager (Short-Term Coaching + Execution Support)

We are building AskSOPia, an AI-powered knowledge management platform (Azure OpenAI, RAG, Blob Storage, Cognitive Search, Power Automate integrations, video-to-SOP pipelines, etc.). We need an experienced Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master for a short-term engagement whose role is 50% execution support and 50% coaching for our internal project manager. This is not a long-term PM replacement — it’s a high-impact enablement role to bring structure, speed, and clarity to our delivery process. Your Responsibilities✔️ Agile Coaching / EnablementCoach our internal PM (Ren) in Agile best practicesTeach sprint planning, backlog refinement, prioritization methodsTrain him on how to run standups, retros, and coordination with the dev teamHelp establish a repeatable project structure & cadenceGradually hand over responsibilities so Ren becomes fully self-sufficient✔️ Delivery ExecutionReview our current workstreams (AI chatbot, radiology implementation, logistics demo, learning journeys, voice agent, etc.)Build a clean backlog in Azure DevOps (epics → features → stories)Identify bottlenecks and unblock the dev teamIntroduce a proper sprint cadence (weekly)Ensure clarity of scope, timelines, and dependenciesImprove communication flows and reduce chaos & rework✔️ Documentation & HandoverDeliver a lightweight “Agile Playbook” for our environmentProvide Ren with templates: user stories, acceptance criteria, tasks, communication formatsFinal handover at the end of engagementRequirements5+ years as Agile PM or Scrum MasterStrong experience in SaaS, AI, or cloud-native projectsFamiliar with:Azure DevOpsRAG systems or LLM integrations (a plus)Azure ecosystem (a plus)Able to quickly bring structure to a fast-moving startup environmentExcellent communication skillsStrong coaching & mentoring abilitiesCan work EU business hours (at least 3–4 hours overlap)Duration2–6 weeks, depending on momentum and outcomes.Approx. 10–20 hours/week. Goal of the EngagementAfter this project:Our internal PM runs sprints independentlyBacklog is clean, structured, and prioritizedDev team has clarity and moves fasterLeadership gets predictable reportingSystem becomes self-running without youThis is a high-impact consulting role — not long-term body leasing. Apply tot his job