Project Manager III (Security)

Basic Purpose: To provide full Agile project management support by being knowledgeable in Agile methodologies and Scrum processes. This includes working with a team of Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches. Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and in accordance with quality standards. Provide project leadership to ensure overall success and delivery of expected outcomes in support of Clients strategic goals. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

Apply and adhere to Agile project management best practices by following the policies, procedures and methodologies established within the Scaled Agile Framework

Ensure effective management of projects from inception through implementation

Advanced knowledge in managing efforts that deliver technical solutions.

Demonstrate ability to navigate procurement actions and contract reviews

Strategic partner with Program Manager to execute roadmaps

Establish and maintain program metrics

Communication with executive level leadership on program status, metrics, risks, and roadmaps

Ability to serve as a Project Manager and Scrum Master. This will be a hybrid role.

Collaborate and negotiate with business partners and vendors to understand requirement needs and resolve any gaps or risks/issues including management of invoices

Prepare and deliver status reports regarding project objectives, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues to management and stakeholders

Oversee project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are following previously agreed requirements and standards

Maintain and archive all project related documentation

Identify, communicate, and resolve technical, tactical, and operational project issues and risks

Exhibit intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility to reassess, reflect and shift thinking as projects or strategic direction changes

May be required to support agile team by writing backlog requirements and facilitating Scrum ceremonies

Communicate project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, added information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders

Monitor and measure staff assignments results against project goals and task responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (vendors, etc.)

Full life-cycle project management

Establish and lead project teams

Develop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communications

Procure and/or manage resources/timelines/deadlines/quality

Ensure that vendor meets or exceeds their contractual obligations by delivering quality products/services on time and within cost structure

Manage all fiscal management aspects of vendor delivery and provide feedback on vendor performance

Ensure successful project implementation

Manage project-level risks, issues, dependencies, and change management

Perform other duties as assigned

Associates degree in Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience in Agile project leadership and execution, including initiatives with technology, processes, cross-functional teams, and external partners.

Experience leading remote teams.

Experience and certification as a Scrum Master.

Working knowledge of Agile framework methodologies, SAFe, and Scrum ceremonies

Effective skill in project management to include establishing and leading project teams, managing timelines/deadlines/resources, ensuring successful project implementation.

SAFe certification/Scrum Master

Working knowledge of project lifecycles and development methodologies, including agile project management principles and practices

Experience in leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in agile environment.

This includes

Daily Standups

Backlog Refinements

Sprint Planning

Sprint Review

Sprint Retrospectives

Experience in IT resource allocation and management

Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or team environment to achieve goals

Experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functions

Effective presentation skills with essential executive presence

Experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff.

Experience in vendor engagement related to project delivery

Effective skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact

Effective skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making process

Effective organizational, planning and time management skills as well as skill communicating with all levels within an organization.

Effective research, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Effective skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements.

Experience using Azure DevOps.

Experience with Info Security

Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Desired Skills:
Working knowledge of video conferencing on Webex
Project Management Professional Certificate
Working knowledge of video conferencing on Webex
Bachelor's degree in Technology, or related field
Knowledge of Cloud Security based applications