Job Description :
A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile
methodologies as a Project Manager/Scrum Master managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development
environment with multi-function teams.
Prior experience with Safe/SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects.
PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and
traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions
to fit a project and business environment
Experience overseeing multi-function onsite-offshore project teams with at least 10-15 team members including
Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel
Balanced business/technical background:
Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to development teams and to be able
to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues
Ability to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and
solutions of high business value
Facilitate Product backlog grooming, spring planning, retrospective, sprint reviews and daily stand ups
Facilitate communication across onsite-offshore teams and other stakeholders
Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their
work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team
members
Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder
communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance
Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement
initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project
status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations
from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
Identifying, tracking and communicating the project milestones and dates
Identifying and communicating the cross team dependencies
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer
trust and confidence
Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
Agile Project Management tools such as Jira, Rally or equivalent
Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at
all levels including the executive level
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view