Project Manager Lead
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead and manage projects with teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts in the geospatial information technology area.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage cross-functional teams 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.
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 with a focus on application software development.
* Own and facilitate project status meetings adjusting project targets and schedules as needed.
Agile Methodologies:
* Manage and configure sprints backlogs and work items within Agile methodologies.
* Track and manage user stories and epics ensuring they are well-defined prioritized and aligned with project goals.
* Facilitate daily stand-ups 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.
Candidate Requirements:
* Fluent English required.
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business Administration or a closely related field.
* Minimum 8 years of IT Project Management experience in an Agile environment with a strong focus on application software development.
* PMP certification is required.
Additional Skills:
* 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.