IT Agile Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Agile Project Manager to join our IT department. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to blend various project management and agile techniques effectively. This role requires a deep understanding of agile and project management principles, group dynamics, and the ability to drive project delivery through transparency, inspection, and adaptation. The Agile Project Manager will join the IT Infrastructure department to facilitate project planning, problem-solving, and root cause analysis while persuading and influencing stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects using a blend of traditional project management and agile methodologies.
• Drive project delivery while ensuring that all team members understand and adhere to agile principles.
• Facilitate project or sprint planning sessions, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Perform problem-solving and root cause analysis to address delivery issues and obstacles.
• Understand and manage group dynamics to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on project progress along with agile team metrics.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
• Continuously improve project management processes and practices within the IT department.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on agile practices and principles.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
• Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.
• Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Additional Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience leading and managing IT Infrastructure projects using both traditional and agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of agile principles and practices, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.
• Ability to adapt and blend varying project management techniques to suit project needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are a plus.