What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Scrum Project Manager position at TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group?
Job Details
Description
This is a contractor position within the DE&E Technology: Business Operations - Global Program Management organization, supporting our Ad Platforms technology group. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving technical deliverables in the Advertising Platforms area from initiation through closure. This involves daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and includes working cross-functionally with multiple technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (project management) experience, and communications skills. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving delivery using DEE Technology processes, tools and frameworks; this includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, work-breakdown, cost, risk, and communications.
Responsibilities:
-Focus on major areas of work, typically 20% or more of role
Accountable for driving execution and delivery of a set of software development deliverables from start to finish.
Leverage experience with Agile and Scrum to lead teams to successful delivery.
Lead delivery teams through the identification and management of risks and the resolution of issues, and escalating to management as appropriate.
Facilitator - must be able to:
o Facilitate team ceremonies
o Facilitate meetings/workshops with groups of people beyond the immediate delivery team
o Facilitate the team through the resolution of complex issues
o Drive workshop/meeting to conclusion and/or actionable outcome
o Ensure group participation
Develop and deliver outcomes/results/notes in a manor appropriate to the level of the group
Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected
Accountable for delivering 'quality' solutions that provide desired business benefits and/or solve business problems - 'on-time' & within budget.
Monitor and report on team metrics around delivery
Able to quickly solve complex problems in a challenging, dynamic environment with minimal direction.
Provide frequent and transparent communication to the business and technical management, delivery teams and stakeholders regarding initiative health, issues, and risks.
Effectively communicates complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including Executives.
Interacts with internal and external peers, initiative stakeholders, and managers to exchange complex information.
Ability to influence key decision-makers / stakeholders towards new business processes and technical solutions that best serve DEE Technology & the Walt Disney company.
Skills
Program management, Project management, Scrum, Ad Sales
Top Skills Details
Program management,Project management,Scrum
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
5 years as a Scrum Lead, with hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum developing software applications in a highly-technical domain
5 years of experience managing formal application software development projects
Strong expertise in Agile and its frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Scaled-Agile management methods and processes
Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle
Expertise with project management tools used in business/project area
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a media technology environment
Ad tech domain knowledge, or demonstrated aptitude for learning a technology-based engineering domain
Project management certifications
Experience Level
Entry Leve
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $77.00 - $84.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
This is a contractor position within the DE&E Technology: Business Operations - Global Program Management organization, supporting our Ad Platforms technology group. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving technical deliverables in the Advertising Platforms area from initiation through closure. This involves daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and includes working cross-functionally with multiple technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (project management) experience, and communications skills. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving delivery using DEE Technology processes, tools and frameworks; this includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, work-breakdown, cost, risk, and communications.
Responsibilities:
-Focus on major areas of work, typically 20% or more of role
Accountable for driving execution and delivery of a set of software development deliverables from start to finish.
Leverage experience with Agile and Scrum to lead teams to successful delivery.
Lead delivery teams through the identification and management of risks and the resolution of issues, and escalating to management as appropriate.
Facilitator - must be able to:
o Facilitate team ceremonies
o Facilitate meetings/workshops with groups of people beyond the immediate delivery team
o Facilitate the team through the resolution of complex issues
o Drive workshop/meeting to conclusion and/or actionable outcome
o Ensure group participation
Develop and deliver outcomes/results/notes in a manor appropriate to the level of the group
Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected
Accountable for delivering 'quality' solutions that provide desired business benefits and/or solve business problems - 'on-time' & within budget.
Monitor and report on team metrics around delivery
Able to quickly solve complex problems in a challenging, dynamic environment with minimal direction.
Provide frequent and transparent communication to the business and technical management, delivery teams and stakeholders regarding initiative health, issues, and risks.
Effectively communicates complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including Executives.
Interacts with internal and external peers, initiative stakeholders, and managers to exchange complex information.
Ability to influence key decision-makers / stakeholders towards new business processes and technical solutions that best serve DEE Technology & the Walt Disney company.
Skills
Program management, Project management, Scrum, Ad Sales
Top Skills Details
Program management,Project management,Scrum
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
5 years as a Scrum Lead, with hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum developing software applications in a highly-technical domain
5 years of experience managing formal application software development projects
Strong expertise in Agile and its frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Scaled-Agile management methods and processes
Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle
Expertise with project management tools used in business/project area
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a media technology environment
Ad tech domain knowledge, or demonstrated aptitude for learning a technology-based engineering domain
Project management certifications
Experience Level
Entry Leve
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $77.00 - $84.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Salary : $77 - $84
