Uncommons Data & IT (D&IT) team is undergoing an exciting transformation to improve technology operations and systems. We are seeking a skilled Agile Project Manager with experience in building motivating and supporting Agile practices. Additional responsibilities include leading teams in the planning and execution of strategic projects using Agile methodologies and practices and overseeing project management governance and compliance. This role will act as a domain expert for our Agile transformation.
Project Planning and Management:
- Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize lead and facilitate Agile events; prepare and distribute stakeholder communications; manage risks and issues; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
Team Development:
- Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; mentoring and developing team members; and encouraging a sustainable pace with highlevels of quality for the team
Product Owner Support:
- Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables managing stakeholder communications and helping to implement an effective system of project governance
Process Management and Improvement:
- Define and manage a welldefined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
Qualifications :
Education Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree(Computer Science Information Systems Business or equivalent subject preferred)
- Scrum Master PMIACP SAFe Scrum Master or similar certification required
Experience Requirements:
- 5 years of directly related experience:
- 5 years of experience working with business stakeholders within a crossfunctional matrix environment of similar size and complexity
- 3 years of experience managing agile development efforts including tracking and planning projects
- 2 years of experience with full product lifecycle with an understanding of development lifecycle and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle
- Previous experience in nonprofit or education preferred
- Experience with Monday.com Asana and other agile project management systems
Travel/ Schedule:
- 3 days in person in our central office located in the Financial District
- Occasional travel to our other regions
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime