Agile Project Manager III

PINNACLE GROUP (Pinnacle Technical Resources); Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pinnacle Group (Pinnacle Technical Resources) in Birmingham, Alabama seeks an experienced Agile Project Manager III to lead enterprise IT and software development projects using Scrum and Kanban, collaborating with Product Owners, developers and stakeholders to deliver value. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in PM, strong communication, risk management, and familiarity with Jira/Confluence.

Certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, or PMP are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Agile project management, Scrum and Kanban.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise-level Agile software development and IT projects.
• Define project scope, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, release planning and delivery.
• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and team commitments.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain user stories, burnup/burndown charts, and release plans.
• Remove roadblocks and improve team efficiency.
• Drive Agile best practices, governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/IT/MIS/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Agile Project Manager III
Professional(Other) | Professional(Other) Birmingham , Alabama Contract Oct 9, 2026

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead enterprise-level IT and software development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, project delivery, and stakeholder management.

This role involves collaborating with Product Owners, development teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful project execution, timely delivery, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage enterprise-level Agile software development and IT projects.

Define project scope, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.

Coordinate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, release planning, and project delivery activities.

Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and team commitments.

Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, development teams, and stakeholders.

Maintain project documentation, including user stories, burnup/burndown charts, and release plans.

Remove project roadblocks and improve team efficiency.

Drive Agile best practices, project governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, IT, MIS, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

5+ years of project management experience.

Strong understanding of Agile project management and software development processes.

Knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, and project delivery methodologies.

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.

Experience managing project risks, schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.

Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.

Certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, or PMP.

Experience with enterprise-level technology projects and Agile process improvements.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Agile or IT Project Manager with a strong background in software delivery, Agile methodologies, Jira/Confluence, and cross-functional team leadership. Candidates with Scrum Master experience and project management certifications are highly preferred.

Pay Range: $80- $90

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.