Project Manager

Switchfast Technologies, now part of Ascend Technologies, is seeking a Project Manager to lead medium-to-large technology projects. The role involves collaborating with business leaders and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery while utilizing Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technology projects from initiation through completion using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate project resources and activities across multiple internal teams
• Track project progress, identify risks, and escalate issues when necessary
• Support project financial tracking, forecasting, and budget management
• Facilitate project meetings, sprint ceremonies, status updates, and stakeholder communications
• Ensure projects remain aligned with scope, timelines, and client expectations
• Assist in documenting lessons learned and identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., Refinement Meetings, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Serve as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach to enable Agile best practices across teams
• Work closely with Solution Architects to define, prioritize, and refine backlogs for iterative delivery
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and self-organization within Agile teams
• Track Agile team performance metrics, ensuring iterative delivery and continuous value creation
• Execute Waterfall & Hybrid Project Management
• Develop full-scale project plans, including scope, milestones, risk assessments, and deliverables
• Define project tasks, dependencies, and resource requirements while ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Manage project budgets, financial forecasting, and resource allocation
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate
• Build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams
• Coordinate with internal functional groups including Network, Operations, Cybersecurity, and Service Delivery teams
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and key milestones to stakeholders
• Assist with resolving project roadblocks and facilitating cross-functional collaboration
• Support governance and compliance requirements throughout project execution
• Share project management best practices with peers and junior team members
• Contribute to a collaborative and continuous learning culture within the PMO
• Support onboarding and mentoring efforts for newer project managers when appropriate

Requirements:

• 6 years of experience in IT project management
• Experience managing projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
• Working knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, or Lean principles
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing project schedules, risks, budgets, and deliverables
• Proficiency with project management tools such as ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Jira, or Microsoft Project
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Exposure to Agile transformation or PMO process improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting cloud or infrastructure-related projects
• PMP Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP Certification (Preferred)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) (Preferred)