IT Project Manager - ONSITE

NTT DATA North America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to join our on-site team in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on delivering Agile projects, coaching teams in Scrum, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables. It requires 7+ years in project management and 5+ years in Scrum/Agile practices, with strong communication and leadership skills. H1-B sponsorship is not available.

The position is on-site five days a week, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include 7+ years in project management.
• 5+ years Scrum techniques and artifacts (definition of done, user stories, backlog refinement).
• 5+ years of experience in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Manage each project’s scope and timeline.
• Report metrics and project updates.
• Coordinate sprints, retrospectives and daily stand-ups.
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks.
• Facilitate internal communication and collaboration.
• Be the point of contact for external communications.
• Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles.
• Help teams implement changes effectively.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity.
• Foster a productive environment where team members own the product.

Skills

Software development familiarity

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

PMP/Scrum Master (nice to have)

ADO skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field

Tools

ADO

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a IT Project Manager - ONSITE to join our team in San Diego, California (US-CA), United States (US). Please note that this role will be on-site 5 days/week.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Manage each project’s scope and timeline
• Reporting metrics, project updates
• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)
• Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality stand
• Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
• Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it

Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years' experience in a Project Management
• 5+ yrs experience of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• 5+ yrs of experience in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with software development
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field
• PMP/Scrum master certification is a plus
• ADO skills
• We are unable to sponsor H1-B VISA's for this opportunity.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $96,492 – 120,615. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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