Senior Project Manager
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This is a senior-level project management position that requires expertise in leading and managing cross-functional teams, ensuring high performance and alignment with project goals.
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The ideal candidate will possess outstanding client communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, and PMP certification.
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The role requires hands-on experience managing projects through Microsoft DevOps, focusing on the effective organization and tracking of user stories, epics, sprints, and other Agile artifacts.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Leadership & Team Management:
o Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including Technical Architects, Developers, QA, and Business Analysts.
o Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
o Oversee the team's daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.
* Project Management:
o Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
o Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
o Manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on application/software development.
o Own and facilitate project status meetings, adjusting project targets and schedules as needed.
* Microsoft DevOps Project Management:
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.
o Monitor and manage burndown charts and other Agile metrics to track project progress and ensure timely delivery.
o Collaborate with team members to ensure DevOps practices support efficient project execution and align with client needs.
* Business Analysis:
o Perform business analysis tasks on projects as needed, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews.
o Ensure business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to technical teams.
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Required Skills & Experience:
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* 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 is required.
* Proven track record of managing teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts.
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps, particularly in managing user stories, epics, sprints, and Agile metrics such as burndown charts.
* Ability to perform business analysis on projects, including requirements gathering and process documentation.
* Experience managing project budgets of over $1M and delivering projects on time and within scope.
* Hands-on experience overseeing all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment.
* Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
* Strong organization skills and mindset.
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Desired Skills & Qualifications:
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* Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is highly desirable.
* Experience with geospatial technologies is a plus.
* Previous experience in a consulting role or possessing a consultative mindset.
* Prior hands-on development or coding experience is a plus.
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