Agile Project Manager

Agile Project Managers play a vital role in ensuring teams deliver projects effectively, whilst embracing and implementing agile principles. Learn more about the skills and training needed to excel in this role. 

Agile Project Manager

Role profile

What does an agile project manager do?

The Agile Project Manager (APM) plays a vital role in Agile environments, ensuring that teams deliver value effectively while embracing Agile principles.

Unlike traditional project managers, APMs focus on facilitating Agile teams rather than enforcing rigid project plans. They balance Agile delivery with stakeholder needs, ensuring that projects align with business goals while promoting on time delivery, flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What are the key skills required to be an agile project manager?

  • Agile Methodology Expertise -  Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks like AgilePM, PRINCE2 Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.
  • Project Planning & Adaptability – Ability to balance Agile flexibility with project timelines and business objectives.
  • Risk Management & Issue Resolution – Identifying risks early and enabling teams to proactively address challenges.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Facilitating communication between teams, executives, and customers.
  • Metrics & Continuous Improvement – Using Agile metrics to drive efficiency and iterative progress.
  • Leadership & Servant Leadership – Leading by empowering teams rather than dictating tasks.
  • Backlog & Delivery Oversight – Working with Product Owners to prioritize work and maintain delivery flow.

Why do businesses need agile project managers?

Agile Project Managers are essential in environments where adaptability, collaboration, and incremental value delivery are priorities. They ensure that Agile teams stay focused, remove blockers, and continuously improve.

Without them, organizations may struggle with misalignment, inefficient processes, and resistance to Agile adoption.

What are the key responsibilities of an agile project manager?

  • Ensuring effective and timely communication with project governance authorities (Business Sponsor, project board, steering committee, etc.) and stakeholders with appropriate and agreed frequency and formality.
  • Collaborating project-wide to evolve and enact high-level project plans and schedules, but not the detailed planning—that is the responsibility of self-organizing teams.
  • Monitoring progress against the baselined Delivery Plan.
  • Identifying and owning risks associated with project delivery, including project organization, schedule, and internal and external dependencies.
Why it matters

Agile PM insights

£50k

Average UK salary

59000

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Training and courses

How to become an agile project manager

Agile project manager training

Explore the training and certifications available to help you on your journey to becoming an agile project manager. 

If you're a business looking to upskill your team, or hire an apprentice, get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements. 

APMG Agile Project Management

PRINCE2 Agile Project Management

Agile PM Key Skills Training

What our experts say

Insights from the experts

"Agile Project Managers are the backbone of Agile delivery. They balance structure with flexibility, remove obstacles, and foster high-performing teams. Their ability to align business goals with Agile execution determines the success of projects and overall organizational agility."

Paddy Dhanda , Portfolio Director - Product Discovery, Design & Agile

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