Primary Talent Partners has a W2 contract opportunity for an Agile Program Manager with our great educational technology client.
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder - No C2C / No Sponsorship.
- Pay Rate : $60-$65 / hr
- Location : Fully Remote - EST Core Hours
Assignment Length : SHORT-TERM W2 contract through 7 / 31 / 25, possible extension or conversion will be based on performance, needs / budget of team, etc.
Must Have :
3-5 years of related ExperienceExperience working directly with engineering agile teamsAgile Scrum Master Experience to help coach other teamsAble to assist with the ongoing maintenance and management functionsExperience with JIRA and ConfluenceExcellent Verbal and Written English Communication SkillsCapable of communicating with a wide audience of individualsAble to work with a wide group of stakeholders in a positive and collaborative mannerSelf-motivated and well-organized; able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressurePositive AttitudePrimary Responsibilities
Facilitates delivery of a program by ensuring the team drives commitments to completion on time and quality.Champion agile methodologies throughout the development process and adherence to the software development lifecycle (SDLC).May act as scrum master to 1-2 teams. Ensure appropriate ceremonies occur with valuable outcomes. Drives continuous team improvement. Coach on agile practices within assigned programs.Ensures projects include a prioritized backlog, documented delivery plan, appropriate planning, and dependency identification.Own and manage communication plan across program. Ensure transparency and buy-in on key decisions.Proactively removes impediments to ensure successful delivery of team commitments. Drives issue resolution and risk mitigation.Ensures coordination for the successful delivery and release of projects.May participate in the identification of needs for process or creation.Desired Competencies :
In depth knowledge of software development and adoption, ideally in Ed TechAgile program and project management experience preferredExperience as a scrum masterCertified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification is a plusSelf-motivated and well-organized; able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressureAble to work with a wide group of stakeholders in a positive and collaborative mannerOpen style of communication to foster efficient flow of ideas and build consensus across the projectCross-disciplinary understanding of product management, software development, and quality assuranceFlexible and adaptable to tools and ways of workingDemonstrated skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, organizational and critical thinkingCapable of communicating with a wide audience of individualsGrowth mindset, adaptable and open to change, interested in improving over timePositive attitudeCapable of influence in a matrix structure where authority may lie elsewhereFamiliarity with JIRA and ConfluenceFamiliarity with Slack a plusEEOC : Upon submission of your resume to our client, you will be getting a survey from our system that asks for your participation in filling out EEO data. At PTP we are committed to candidate diversity and this helps track our progress. We will not share this information with our client until an offer is accepted and the hiring process is complete. Please take a minute to complete the survey, thank you!
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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