As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead and manage projects with teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts in the geospatial information technology area. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding client communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, and PMP certification. Additionally, 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including Technical Architects, Developers, QA, and Business Analysts, ensuring high performance and alignment with project goals.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Oversee the team's daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.
The role also involves developing, maintaining, and executing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Furthermore, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on application/software development, and own and facilitate project status meetings, adjusting project targets and schedules as needed.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps is required, particularly in managing user stories, epics, sprints, and Agile metrics such as burndown charts. Additionally, you will track and manage user stories and epics, ensuring they are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with project goals. Facilitate daily stand-ups (scrums), sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives to ensure team collaboration and continuous improvement.
Business Analysis:
* Perform business analysis tasks on projects as needed, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews.
* Ensure business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to technical teams.
Client Engagement:
* Serve as clients' primary point of contact, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
* Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to clients and stakeholders.
* Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects that meet or exceed their requirements.
Technical Oversight:
* Collaborate with Technical Architects to ensure project designs align with business objectives and technical standards.
* Review and approve technical and business documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
* Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to provide strategic technical direction.
Quality Assurance & Risk Management:
* Implement quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet the required standards.
* Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive solutions to potential challenges.
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 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 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.