Agile Project Manager

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Toronto is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to support multiple initiatives in a dynamic team environment. This contract role requires coordinating day-to-day activities, ensuring Agile best practices, and filling critical gaps to keep delivery on track.

The position is a 6-month hybrid contract with a requirement to work from the Toronto office three days per week. The candidate should bring 7+ years of PM experience, strong Scrum/Kanban knowledge, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in Agile environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple Agile projects, ensuring on-time and quality delivery of initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and ensure the team adheres to Agile principles.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Track and report project progress, resource utilization, and deliverables.
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively implement solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Partner closely with stakeholders to define priorities, manage expectations, and align goals.
• Provide structure and organization to day-to-day project operations that require additional support.
• Serve as a mentor or guide for team members to strengthen Agile delivery practices.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Problem solving

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to support and organize multiple ongoing initiatives within a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable professional who can manage day-to-day project activities, ensure Agile best practices are followed, and fill in critical gaps to keep delivery on track.

This is a contractual hybrid role for a period of 6 months, with the potential for extension. The candidate must work from the Toronto office 3 days/ week.

Job Location: Toronto

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple Agile projects, ensuring on-time and quality delivery of initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.) and ensure the team adheres to Agile principles.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Track and report project progress, resource utilization, and deliverables.
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively implement solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Partner closely with stakeholders to define priorities, manage expectations, and align goals.
• Provide structure and organization to day-to-day project operations that require additional support.
• Serve as a mentor or guide for team members to strengthen Agile delivery practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in Agile environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a “can-do” attitude.
• PMP, CSM, or equivalent Agile certification is an asset.

We offer a competitive salary, casual workspace, and great people to collaborate with.