Responsibilities:

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for multiple projects utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies
Manage/oversee all aspects of multiple simultaneous fast-paced assigned projects with distributed teams
Design and maintain project vision, project working standards, and agreements
Develop project roadmap, release plan, resource allocation, funding request, communication plan, risks and issues management plan, test plan, and defect management plan
Manage project scope, budget, project burn charts, presentations to IT/Business, daily standup, agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions
Implement Agile methodology using Jira
Facilitate project meetings (all Agile meetings Discovery Sessions, Iteration 0, Iteration Planning, Demo & Retrospective, Daily Stand-up, Backlog Grooming); complete project tracking/analysis reports
Track, update, and communicate project status in a proactive manner as it relates to project progress, budget/cost, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, and risk mitigation plans
Interface with project stakeholders at all levels of management to ensure project priorities are aligned with business needs and expectations
Ensure that appropriate project documentation and deliverables are clearly defined and delivered
Uses business analysis techniques for gathering and documenting complex requirements, scoping, interviewing, facilitation, system component design, testing, and implementation

Requirements:

10 years of experience in Agile methods and mindset as an approach to software development
5 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience
5 years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-availability large IT development projects using structured project management and system development methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum
Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams while leveraging Agile methodologies, with strong focus on continuous improvement and developing self-organizing teams
Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration abilities
Experience in DevOps toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
Certified ScrumMaster or PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus

Education:

Scrum Lead

Key skills