I/S Agile Project Manager I - Remote

Mutual of Omaha; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 2% company contribution up

6% match

Vacation and paid holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha is seeking an I/S Project Manager I to lead Run, Grow and Transform initiatives for an Infrastructure team up to 15 members. You will act as a servant leader, applying Agile methodologies to remove roadblocks and deliver business outcomes on time and within budget.

You will coordinate three sub-teams, manage planning, execution, and delivery, and work to advance a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and stakeholder alignment across database technologies and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Agile/Scrum project management experience.
• 4-8 years IT or business experience.
• Knowledge of SAFe framework.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of project, risk, procurement and change management.
• Broad knowledge across database/server/web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum Master for 3 sub-teams (3-6 members each) in an Agile infra team.
• Educate team on Scrum and Kanban; ensure processes are followed.
• Manage overall planning, execution, and delivery of Run/Grow/Transform work.
• Coordinate day-to-day work, remove impediments, escalate as needed.
• Track status, manage issues and risks, and analyze costs and progress.
• Build high performing teams and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Implement/enhance database-related technology solutions and platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement and growth plans across domains.

Skills

Agile/Scrum PM

Facilitation

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Servant leadership

PI Planning

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in MIS

CAPM

PMP

Job description

The I/S Project Manager I is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and delivery of Run, Grow, and Transform initiatives for a Database Infrastructure team of up to 15 members. This role serves as a servant leader and coach, leveraging Agile methodologies to foster collaboration, remove roadblocks, and help the team successfully deliver business outcomes.

The I/S Project Manager I will lead medium- to large-scale projects with internal labor costs of up to $2.3 million, ensuring projects are effectively planned, executed, monitored, and delivered on time and within established budgets and expectations.

What We Can Offer You:

• Salary: $112,000-$115,000, plus annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with 2% company contribution and up to 6% match.
• Time Off: 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:

• Works in an Agile environment on an Infrastructure team that consists of technical resources. Serves as the Scrum Master for 3 sub-teams (of 3-6 members each), delivering database technology solutions. Facilitates the 3 sub-team, sprint planning cycles monthly to successfully execute on team backlogged processes improvement and team technology roadmap items.
• Serves as the process expert and helps educate the team in Scrum and Kanban. Ensures the Agile processes are being followed.
• Responsible for managing the overall planning, execution, and delivery of run, grow and transform work performed by an Infrastructure/Operations team. This may include the management of projects to include the definition of project charters, budgets, and measures as well as developing project structures and ensuring proper operations turnover.
• Facilitate the day-to-day coordination of work, removal of work impediments and escalates to Management when issues require immediate attention.
• Responsible for tracking work status and managing issues and risks to include financial analysis, evaluation of progress/quality/costs, developing action plans to address gaps or risks, adherence to compliance and procurement processes, and problem resolution.
• Responsible for building and leading high performing teams, including building strong product owner, sponsor, solution lead, stakeholders, vendor, customer, and team relationships.
• Responsible for work to implement or enhance a wide range of database related technology solutions, which may include the requests to build new Infrastructure platforms, script writing, implementation of database technologies/components, compliance, and information management.
• Facilitate continuous Improvement/growth plans for the team in several domains, such as Operational Excellence, Customer Experience and use of Customer Insights.

What You'll Bring:

• 1-3 years Agile/Scrum project management experience.
• 4-8 years of information technology experience and/or business experience.
• Learn about and how to apply relevant aspects of the SAFe Framework.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of project management, risk management, procurement management and change management.
• Credible understanding of different technology and domains (database, Windows servers, Linux servers, client server, web services, portal, data communications, etc).
• Ability to manage work across technologies, domains, and business functions.
• Ability to apply the following skills:
• Interpersonal - effective verbal and written communication skills, resolves conflicts and effectively negotiates issue resolution, establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships, and displays strong facilitation skills. Actively demonstrates high personal integrity and ability to earn trust from others.
• Servant Leadership- advocates change, supports team building, recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments. Empowers and develops people, demonstrates humility and authenticity, provides direction rather than "giving orders." Coaches others and seeks and applies feedback often. Creates an environment of trust where it is safe to challenge, experiment, and fail without fear.
• Professional - understands and executes Agile project management processes and industry best practices which include, but is not limited to, effective PI Planning, monitoring work, managing scope, managing resources, ensuring quality control.
  

Preferred:

• Bachelors in related field of study (Management Information Systems)
• C.A.P.M (Certified Associate in Project Management).
• P.M.P. (Project Management Professional)

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation.

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at [e-mail]. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.