I/S Agile Project Manager I

NEPSE Trading; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

NEPSE Trading is seeking an IT Agile Project Manager to drive delivery across two Agile Release Train teams and migrate legacy products. You will coordinate, plan, prioritize, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to meet business needs while gaining leadership experience.

You’ll deepen understanding of SAFe, software development lifecycle, and business acumen in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• 2+ years Scrum Master experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with JIRA, SharePoint, and MS Office.
• Ability to work remotely from the United States or Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Scrum Master and process expert in a SAFe environment.
• Builds and leads cross-functional teams and PI planning.
• Manages project charters, budgets and measurements.
• Facilitates day-to-day work coordination, prioritization, and removal of impediments.
• Tracks work status, issues, and evaluates progress, quality, and costs.
• Facilitates continuous improvement/growth plans for the team.
• Represents projects to IT and business partners with summarized views.
• Supports quarterly planning activities with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the Workplace Solutions organization and become part of a fast-paced, forward-thinking team. As an IT Agile Project Manager, you will be driving innovation as you manage the delivery of new solutions and help migrate legacy products for two Agile Release Train teams. This role will enable you to support the software development lifecycle by conducting thorough coordination, scheduling, clarification of work, and support to prioritization. You’ll work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure the business needs are met while gaining leadership experience. You’ll also build your understanding of departmental processes, the software development life cycle, business acumen, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies. Our culture values teamwork, innovation, and growth. We believe in supporting one another, putting customers first, embracing new ideas, and creating opportunities for associates to learn, lead, and make a meaningful impact.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications) Project Manager I: $95,000 - $115,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
• Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications) Project Manager II: $110,000 - $130,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays.
• See our benefits and perks page for details.

Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serves as a Scrum Master and process expert in a Scaled Agile environment, overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring successful Program Increment planning and execution.
• Builds and leads high-performing teams, including building strong relationships with product owners, solution leads, stakeholders, customers and other team members.
• Manages run, grow and transform work including the management of project charters, budgets and measurements.
• Facilitates day-to-day work coordination, prioritization, and removal of impediments.
• Tracks work status, manages issues, and evaluates progress, quality, and costs.
• Facilitates continuous improvement/growth plans for the team.
• Represents team projects to IT and business partners by presenting summarized views to large groups of stakeholders and responding to questions.
• Facilitates and represents stakeholders in quarterly planning activities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in IT including managing project planning, execution and delivery, financial analysis and problem resolution.
• 2+ years of Scrum Master Experience: Leads and facilitates Scrum events and ceremonies, removing impediments, and educating/ensuring teams follow Agile principles.
• Strong communication and documentation skills including experience with JIRA, Microsoft SharePoint and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience defining issues and opportunities for innovation, business and technology needs, and implementing solutions.
• Ability to manage work across technologies, domains and business functions, including understanding comparative business values and negotiation of prioritizations.
• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED:

• General knowledge of the SDLC in a Java-based environment.
• Project Management, Scrum Master, and SAFe certifications.
• Servant leader mindset including supporting and developing team members, facilitating collaboration, leading by example and prioritizing the team’s success.

This role is classified as remote; however, periodic in-person attendance will be required at times for activities such as quarterly or project planning, training, or other business-critical meetings. We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation.