Senior Project Manager Role
This is a senior-level position that requires a high degree of expertise in project management, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and application/software development.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts, ensuring high performance and alignment with project goals.
A key responsibility of this role is to develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
This position also requires hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps, particularly in managing user stories, epics, sprints, and Agile metrics such as burndown charts.
In addition, the successful candidate will be able to perform business analysis tasks on projects as needed, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews.
Strong leadership and team management skills are essential for this role, along with exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Project Management:
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o Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
o Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
o Manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on application/software development.
* * Microsoft DevOps Project Management:
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o Manage and configure sprints, backlogs, and work items within Microsoft DevOps to ensure project transparency and alignment with Agile methodologies.
o Track and manage user stories and epics, ensuring they are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with project goals.
o Facilitate daily stand-ups (scrums), sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives to ensure team collaboration and continuous improvement.
Requirements
* Fluent English
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field
* Minimum of 8 years of IT Project Management experience in an Agile (Scrum) environment, with a strong focus on application/software development
* PMP certification required
* Proven track record of managing teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts