Agile Project Manager
About The Position
Responsible for the timely delivery of high-quality product solutions that support key business strategies. Guides a cross-functional development team through all phases of the product development process, from discovery through development to product launch. Applies agile frameworks and project management best practices to ensure predictable, high-quality releases. Responsible for creating agile plans, reporting status to management, resolving project-level issues, and leading an effective Product Delivery Team (PDT). Contributes to process improvements within their team and supports Agile maturity across the organization.
Requirements
- At least Two years’ experience in Information Technology or related field, with exposure to Agile practices and project management processes.
- Proven ability to facilitate and coordinate project work streams.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Associate’s degree in technology, engineering, business, management, or finance-related field.
- Certification in one or more industry standards such as CSM, CAPM, or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Equivalent technical education and/or related work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in project coordination preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the PDT through all phases of the development process for assigned projects.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies to ensure rhythm, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement continuous improvements within the team.
- Proactively identifies and addresses issues that impact achievement of team commitments.
- Provide regular status reports to management and stakeholders, escalating major risks as necessary.
- Maintain a project repository of historical and current project information.
- Maintain a register of all project agendas, minutes, decisions, risks, and mitigations.
- Facilitate team meetings and other day-to-day activities as required by the team.
- Promote a collaborative, team environment and remove obstacles to progress.
- Shield the team from external interferences and ensure focus on priorities.
- Coordinate with external consultants and third parties under supervision, ensuring they meet their project obligations.
- Recommend and implement improvements to project management and product development processes within own team.
- Partners with the Product Owner to communicate product vision and priorities, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
- Short-term and long-term incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plan that has HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) plan with a 5% match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and disability coverage
- Voluntary cash benefits for accident, hospitalization and critical illness
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous leave programs to include Paid Time Off accrual, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
