Senior Project Manager - Agile Leader
As a highly experienced Senior Project Manager, you will lead and manage projects with cross-functional teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts in the geospatial information technology area. Your outstanding client communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, and deep understanding of Agile methodologies will ensure project success.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and alignment with project goals.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Oversee daily operations to ensure tasks are completed on time and within scope.
Project Management:
* Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on application/software development.
* Own and facilitate project status meetings, adjusting project targets and schedules as needed.
Microsoft DevOps Project Management:
* Manage and configure sprints, backlogs, and work items within Microsoft DevOps to ensure project transparency and alignment with Agile methodologies.
* 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.
* Monitor and manage burndown charts and other Agile metrics to track project progress and ensure timely delivery.
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.
Requirements:
* PMP certification is required.
* A minimum of 8 years of IT Project Management experience in an Agile (Scrum) environment, with a strong focus on application/software development.
* Fluent English is essential.
About this role:
* This is a long-term contract opportunity.
* The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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