Agile Software Project Manager — Contract-to-Hire

Talentify; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Project Manager in Ypsilanti, MI for a contract-to-hire role. You will oversee end-to-end software projects, coordinate Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and drive project tracking, documentation, and validation activities with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires strong Agile/Scrum experience, stakeholder communication skills, and the ability to manage timelines, risks, and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum practices in software environments.
• Proven ability to communicate with and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Experience creating and maintaining project tracking artifacts (Gantt charts, timelines, milestones).
• High-level understanding of software testing concepts, testing workflows, and validation processes.
• Ability to perform high-level UAT to validate functionality and quality.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers/external partners on validation and quality.
• Proficiency with software project management tools and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with goals, scope, and timelines.
• Plan and oversee Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Communicate with stakeholders to provide updates, gather requirements, manage expectations, and address risks.
• Maintain project tracking artifacts (Gantt charts, timelines, milestones, burndown charts).
• Ensure comprehensive documentation (requirements, status, risks, issues, change logs).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to monitor progress and resolve blockers for timely delivery.
• Execute high-level UAT to validate software meets business requirements and quality standards.
• Support testing strategies, test plans, and defect resolution processes.
• Ensure suppliers and partners follow validation workflows to meet quality targets.
• Verify validation activities and quality checks are documented throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management and validation workflows.

Skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Project tracking

Gantt charts

Software testing concepts

UAT testing

Supplier coordination

PM tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Software Project Manager in Ypsilanti, MI for a contract-to-hire role. You will oversee end-to-end software projects, coordinate Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and drive project tracking, documentation, and validation activities with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires strong Agile/Scrum experience, stakeholder communication skills, and the ability to manage timelines, risks, and quality.