Agile Project Manager

Insperity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insperity seeks an Agile Project Manager to lead agile teams and drive high-quality solutions. You will organize work, remove impediments, and partner with Product Owner and Solution Designer to align business and technical direction.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, coaching, and ongoing collaboration with stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring a track record of managing corporate-wide projects and Scrum Master experience, with familiarity in traditional and agile methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Five to seven years of experience in management of corporate-wide projects is preferred. Experience as a Scrum Master is preferred.
• Project Management and Agile certification(s) are preferred but not required.
• Possesses core project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple or large projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Possesses a broad working knowledge of Traditional and Agile software development frameworks.
• Possesses broad working knowledge of technology applications and their impact on the business.
• Possesses a proven track record of strong, positive customer service results.
• Provides excellent g

Responsibilities

• Provides accountability on the execution of the development processes for assigned teams.
• Acts in the Scrum Master role for teams using Scrum.
• Guides the team on the Scrum process and Agile best practices as a servant leader.
• Facilitates Scrum events as requested or as needed.
• Ensures team is focused on the prioritized work.
• Provides accountability on the identification and removal of roadblocks for the team.
• Works with team for project and effort estimation.
• Facilitates and optimizes methods for team discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution as requested or needed.
• Builds a safe and trusting environment for the team.
• Provides coaching and mentoring with assigned teams to improve effectiveness.
• Partners with the Product Owner and Solution Designer to ensure collaboration regarding business and technical direction for the team.
• Partners with the Product Owner and team to ensure project and release planning is handled effectively.
• Partners with the Product Owner to:
• Ensure that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the team as well as possible.
• Ensure the work is clear, concise, prioritized and estimated by the team.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed of the team's development efforts and progress.

Skills

Project management

Scrum Master

Agile methods

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Agile certification(s) preferred

Job description

Why Insperity?

Insperity provides the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace with an optimal blend of premium HR service and technology. With more than 90 locations throughout the U.S., Insperity is currently making a difference for thousands of businesses and communities nationwide.

Behind our success is the unshakeable belief in the value of our people. We value diversity, inclusivity and a sense of belonging. We celebrate work and life events, and we partner with our clients and communities to make great things happen.

We've earned recognition time and again as a top place to work-named among the best by respected organizations like Glassdoor and U.S. News & World Report. We're also proud to be recognized for one of the country's Top 50 Midsize Early Talent Programs through RippleMatch's Campus Forward Awards. There's never been a better time to be part of Insperity, and our best work is still ahead. Learn more at Insperity.com.

Flexibility: Over 80% of Insperity's jobs have flexibility. We want your time to have balance, whether it's spent with coworkers, clients, family or your community.

Career Growth: Insperity provides many ways to grow with the company. We offer continuous learning programs, mentorship opportunities and ongoing training.

Well-Being: Our total rewards package includes generous paid time off, top-tier medical, dental and vision benefits, health & wellness support, paid volunteer hours and much more. We take care of our people so that you can do your best work.

We are seeking a talented Agile Project Manager to join our team.

Summary:

The Agile Project Manager is responsible for leading, organizing, and motivating agile teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in the execution and delivery of valuable solutions for assigned team(s).

Responsibilities

At a team level:

• Provides accountability on the execution of the development processes for assigned teams.
• Acts in the Scrum Master role for teams using Scrum.
• Guides the team on the Scrum process and Agile best practices as a servant leader.
• Facilitates Scrum events as requested or as needed.
• Ensures team is focused on the prioritized work.
• Provides accountability on the identification and removal of roadblocks for the team.
• Works with team for project and effort estimation.
• Facilitates and optimizes methods for team discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution as requested or needed.
• Builds a safe and trusting environment for the team.
• Provides coaching and mentoring with assigned teams to improve effectiveness.
• Partners with the Product Owner and Solution Designer to ensure collaboration regarding business and technical direction for the team.
• Partners with the Product Owner and team to ensure project and release planning is handled effectively.
• Partners with the Product Owner to:
• Ensure that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the team as well as possible.
• Ensure the work is clear, concise, prioritized and estimated by the team.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed of the team's development efforts and progress.

At an organization and enterprise level:

• Applies an adaptive level of traditional project management as needed.
• Provides accountability for enterprise project communication and updates to stakeholders.
• Partners with functional management with conflict resolution, employee development, and team issues.
• Collaborates with ITS management regarding enterprise prioritization, employee assignments and team needs.
• Coordinates collaboration with other teams as needed.
• Monitors risks and partners with the team, Product Owner and enterprise to develop support and contingency plans as needed.
• Categorizes and approves project team time and utilization.
• Ensures assigned teams are following defined company and departmental standards and processes.
• Collaborates with other Agile Project Managers to increase the effectiveness of the Agile Project Management within the organization.
• Works with the ITS department on optimizing processes and tools used by our teams.
• Coordinates the solicitation and procurement of appropriate outside resources and/or equipment/software.
• Coordinates the administration of contracts with third parties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Five to seven years of experience in management of corporate-wide projects is preferred. Experience as a Scrum Master is preferred.
• Project Management and Agile certification(s) are preferred but not required.
• Possesses core project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple or large projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Possesses a broad working knowledge of Traditional and Agile software development frameworks.
• Possesses broad working knowledge of technology applications and their impact on the business.
• Possesses a proven track record of strong, positive customer service results.
• Provides excellent g