Senior IT Agile Project Manager (35339-MMCC)

The MathWorks GmbH; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 130.000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior IT Agile Project Manager to join their dynamic IT Project Management team. This exciting role blends traditional project management with agile methodologies, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will lead and manage IT projects, ensuring adherence to agile principles while driving project delivery and mentoring team members. The organization values diversity, teamwork, and excellence, offering a hybrid work model that balances in-person collaboration with flexible work-from-home arrangements. If you have a passion for agile practices and a strong leadership background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IT project management with agile methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional IT projects using agile methodologies.
• Facilitate project planning sessions and daily stand-ups.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior IT Agile Project Manager to join our IT Project Management team. The ideal candidate will blend traditional project management with agile methodologies to drive successful project outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of agile principles, and the ability to foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will facilitate planning and execution of both operational and project work while influencing stakeholders to achieve project goals.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional IT projects using a combination of traditional and agile methodologies.
• Assist teams in planning their work, encompassing both operational and project-related tasks.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring adherence to agile principles across all team members.
• Facilitate project planning sessions, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives tailored to team needs.
• Conduct problem-solving and root cause analysis to overcome delivery challenges.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by understanding and managing group dynamics.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on project progress, including risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.
• Mentor and guide team members on agile practices and principles.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
• Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
• Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.

Additional Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing IT projects using both traditional and agile methodologies. Experience with security-related projects is a plus.
• Strong understanding of agile principles, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.
• Ability to adapt and blend project management techniques to suit project needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are a plus.