Job Description
The Agile Project Manager will wear 3 hats.. Project Manager, Scrum Master, Delivery Manager...a hybrid kind of role, but not overly challenging. A strong well-rounded PM who had done Agile with ADO is key. This PM will work in ADO every day and will be supporting the Innovation portfolio at our client. They will be working on AI initiatives. This includes communicating effectively across teams and with IT leadership, tracking overall project performance, cost, and schedule/milestones, maintaining project scope, and adhering to change management processes. The Project Manager is experienced and self-sufficient in performing his/her responsibilities, including project related decisions, requiring little supervision, but general guidance and direction.
Project execution supports key business objectives, ongoing operations, and may cross business segments. The individual in this role will have a track record of project delivery success and will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help communicate, organize and manage information technology projects to maximize the benefits for our stakeholders and business segment customers.
Given the strategic importance of the anticipated scope of the projects, stakeholder management within IT and with our business leaders will be critical to project success. Another key outcome of this project will be a refresh of our project delivery standards and expectations as it will reset the bar for project delivery excellence.
Collaboration:
o Drive collaboration across teams and departments.
o Address issues upfront, define alternative solutions, resolve conflict and create lasting, productive partnerships with customers.
o Recommend resources and organizational structure to promote collaborative efforts.
Project Delivery:
o Deliver projects on time and within budget.
o Share accountability and full ownership with technical lead to ensure project success.
o Recommend changes to project phases as needed to address challenges in meeting original project scope.
o Communicate with senior management regarding project obstacles and propose changes to project team makeup and scope in effort to continue progress towards deliverables.
Communication:
o Convey goals and objectives to project team members in a clear and compelling manner.
o Produce timely, concise project status reports that clearly articulate project health.
o Ensure that risks, issues and decisions are clearly communicated to team members and stakeholders.
o Ensure and promote open communication on the project teams.
o Tactfully and candidly address situations to maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk.
Change Management:
o Recognize the impact corporate culture has on the success of projects and know how to effectively work within the organization to achieve project objectives.
o Remain abreast of how projects align with overall short and long term goals.
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of Project Management experience overseeing Infrastructure and/or Application Development projects
Scrum Master or Delivery Manager experience preferred, too!
Azure Devops project management tooling this is the #1 requirement, candidates must know ADO very well
MUST be able to query and run reports
Agile methodology
Product development, specific software technology application experience
SmartSheet or Excel
Must be hungry, personable, clear, concise, optimistic and eager to make a difference
Communication both written and verbal must be stellar working with VPs, Directors and Portfolio Managers
Lead complex projects involving multiple departments that have significant impact on business productivity and operations
Independently manage timelines, resources, budget and implementation efforts.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- PMP Certification
- Experience with AI projects
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.