Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manages software, systems, and business projects
• Defines project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery
• Performs delivery planning and managing project risks for assigned projects and teams
• Prepares project documentation as required including plans, stories, burn ups, burn downs, release plans, postmortem and other documents as needed
• Aids in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members Supports the
• Product Owner in managing expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance
• Defines and manages a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
• Executes departmental projects and tasks as assigned
• Mentors other associates in developing/honing business knowledge, analytical skills, and project management skills

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related degree Five (5) years of project management related experience
• Experience working as Scrum Master
• Experience managing agile software development projects
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Project Management Institute-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Ability to create and deliver influential large-scale project communications with clarity, confidence, and enthusiasm
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and multiple commitments / projects simultaneously
• Relevant work experience in technology with a broad understanding across multiple IT disciplines
• Familiarity with the Kanban approach, utilizing Jira and Confluence toolsets
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Understanding of leadership development and engagement techniques in professional corporate settings
• Strong written / verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree