Agile IT Project Manager

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Agile IT Project Manager to lead and deliver complex software development projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and have extensive experience utilizing Jira for project management and tracking. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Lead project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases.
• Define project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation and contingency plans.

Agile and Scrum Management:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and practices.
• Act as a Scrum Master, guiding and coaching the development team.
• Help the product owner to maintain the product backlog.

Jira Administration and Utilization:

• Utilize Jira for project tracking, issue management, and reporting.
• Configure and customize Jira workflows to meet project needs.
• Generate and analyze Jira reports to monitor project progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Train team members on effective Jira usage.

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project goals.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Resolve conflicts and remove roadblocks to ensure team efficiency.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Track project expenses and ensure adherence to budget constraints.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably in software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Extensive experience using Jira for project management and tracking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• PMP, CSM, SAFe or other relevant certifications are a plus
• Experience in software development life cycles.
• Hybrid work schedule required; 3 days on site, 2 days work from home

**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.**