Sr Agile Project Manager
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Lone Tree, CO
Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Sr Agile Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross functional strategic initiatives. They lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments. We are currently transitioning to a scaled agile model, therefore this role will need both traditional project management, as well as scaled agile methodology experience.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Looking for a Sr PM who has experience leading scaled agile transformation
  
• Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative including business, operational, and information technology deliverables
• Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit Directs large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners
• Directly manages all aspects of the project life cycle and oversees all phases of a project
• Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters
• Validates financial forecasts, cost assumptions, and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
• Works with resource managers to ensure that resource capacity planning is accurately forecast, and provides ongoing reconciliation of actual time spent against forecasts
• Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
• Handles risks and issues management for the project-level risks and interdependencies
• Partners with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to track Agile development milestones and support Agile practices as needed
• Manages team relationships to ensure effective delivery Facilitates problem-solving and resolves stakeholder conflict Teaches, coaches, and mentors team members to remove roadblocks and drive project execution

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 8+ years of project management experience, managing multiple large, complex and cross functional projects, with emphasis on product development, systems, and technical environments
• 8+ years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace
• Proven experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
• Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
• Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
• BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to build a strong partnership and trust with stakeholders Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively & succeed within a highly collaborative culture Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally
• Demonstrated sound business and technical acumen Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
• Understanding of cross-functional dependencies and how they impact project execution
• Expertise with financial data and the technology, tools and processes that support work and projects/programs
• Expert understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Ability to execute with limited information and ambiguity
• Preferred: PMP or PMI-ACP certification

Contact: nthongkham@judge.com

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