Agile Project Manager: Sprint Coach & Delivery Lead

Compunnel Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in San Diego is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project scope, timelines, and communication. The successful candidate will facilitate Agile processes, lead sprints, and ensure effective collaboration among teams. Candidates should have at least 1 year of project management experience, strong knowledge of Scrum techniques, and a degree in a related field. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to drive productivity and project success.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Familiarity with software development environments and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, timelines, and overall delivery.
• Report project metrics and status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies including sprints and stand-ups.

Skills

Project Management Experience

Scrum Techniques

Agile Frameworks Understanding

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Business or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Project Manager will oversee project scope, timelines, communication, and Agile processes to ensure successful delivery.

This role involves coordinating sprints, facilitating team collaboration, coaching on Agile practices, and removing barriers to progress.

The Project Manager will work closely with product owners, stakeholders, and development teams to maintain high-quality deliverables and a productive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, timelines, and overall delivery.
• Report project metrics, progress updates, and status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies including sprints, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
• Coach and guide team members in Agile frameworks.
• Facilitate internal communication and ensure effective cross-team collaboration.
• Serve as the point of contact for external communications with clients or stakeholders.
• Work with product owners to manage backlogs, priorities, and new requests.
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles affecting team progress.
• Support teams in implementing process improvements effectively.
• Guide teams toward higher levels of Scrum maturity.
• Foster a productive environment where team members take ownership of their work and overall product success.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Familiarity with software development environments and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (e.g., user stories, definition of done, automated testing, backlog refinement).
• Good understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.
• Proficiency in MS Project for detailed planning.
• Strong communication skills and a servant-leadership mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.