Agile Project Management Services

Agile as an approach to software development assumes, most of all, that we are here to answer the end users' needs. This means that when there are doubts or problems, the budget is tight, or there's a looming deadline, we decide what to do by asking, 'what will bring the most value to the end user'?

We work in short, usually two-week cycles, which allows us to focus on the current requirements and react to changes in the dynamic business environment. During the cycle, we take care of continuous and transparent communication between the team and the client, who acts as the Product Owner (PO) for the project's duration. During each cycle, the PO joins the team for planning meetings to set priorities and demo meetings when the entire team presents the work results. Regular meetings help all team members align knowledge, prioritize, discuss risks, and share product knowledge.

Agile, as an iterative methodology, focuses on test-driven solutions and examining their adaptation by users. Unlike the Waterfall methodology, which is based on a rigid, long-term schedule, resistant to reacting to potential problems and challenges, we work iteratively, cycle by cycle.

At EL Passion Agile Project Manager (APM) is a person with the competencies of an IT Project Manager and experience in the use of Agile methodologies.

It is worth noting that not all Agile methodologies include the typical role of Project Manager, so you may encounter different terminology. For example, Scrum, in its theory, does not require the presence of a PM. Instead, there's a role of a Scrum Master who performs ceremonial functions but doesn't have to be involved in business decisions or technical recommendations.

At El Passion, we can adjust the scope of APM's work to the project's needs, bearing in mind being a support for the Product Owner. We have three main variants of APM roles, and you can read about them in the 'Different roles for different needs' section above.

According to the Agile methodology, but let's be honest - in all software development projects - it is necessary to designate the role of the Product Owner (PO). This person understands the business requirements, shareholders' expectations, the market, the budget, and the timeline.

At EL Passion, our processes are designed for the PO to be an integral part of the project team regardless of the experience. If you have worked on a project before, we give you the space to share your experience, but if you are new to the role, the team has enough knowledge to guide you through agile ways of working.