Agile Specialist (Remote in US)

Remote Jobs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing and technology firm is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to enhance their project management processes. This role emphasizes leading Agile ceremonies, managing project schedules, and ensuring successful team collaboration. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in Agile methodologies, and strong organizational and communication skills. A competitive salary and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays

Full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Agile environment using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Lead continuous planning and maintain engineering team schedules for resource planning.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and timelines to ensure projects stay on track.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Digital Marketing and Technology Services

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary range of $100,000 - $125,000 USD
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA
• Opportunities for career growth in a disruptor space within the employer's network
• Commitment to work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• A globally diverse and inclusive culture with various employee resource groups

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Lead continuous planning and maintain engineering team schedules for resource planning
• Track project milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and timelines to ensure projects stay on track
• Remove obstacles that may hinder the team's progress and promote Agile best practices
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Engineering to manage and prioritize the product backlog

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in an Agile environment using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with JIRA management and agile performance metrics tracking
• Familiarity with product requirements and UX design processes
• Previous experience in a digital marketing or technology services environment

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