Project Manager

TechDigital Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager to oversee projects from initiation to delivery. In this role, you will manage and prioritize the product backlog while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery. You will lead project teams, develop project plans, and communicate with stakeholders to align on project goals. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your leadership and project management skills will be essential in driving projects to completion on time and within budget. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about agile methodologies, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of agile methodology and SAFe framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality projects.
• Develop project plans and manage budget tracking.

Skills

Agile methodology

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Prioritization

Education

SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager

Job Summary
The Project Manager (SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager) is responsible for overseeing projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring that the projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. As a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, the individual will be responsible for managing and prioritizing the product backlog, representing the customer, and working closely with the development team to ensure successful product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage cross functional project teams to deliver high-quality projects within the defined constraints.
2. Develop and maintain project plans, budget tracking, and resource allocation.
3. Communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
4. Facilitate team meetings, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily standups.
5. Collaborate with product owners and scrum masters to prioritize features and resolve dependencies.
6. Act as a liaison between the business stakeholders and the development team to ensure clear communication and understanding.
7. Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues to keep projects on track.
8. Monitor project progress and performance metrics, providing regular updates to leadership.

Skill Requirements

1. Strong understanding of the agile methodology and safe framework.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
3. Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment.
4. Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
5. Knowledge of product management principles and practices.
6. Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide teams towards successful project outcomes.

Certifications: SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification is preferred.
Skill (Primary): Scaling Agile (APPS) - Product Management - SAFe - Product Owner/Product Manager

Skillset:

• Has good knowledge in the domains of Insurance, Finance and Banking.
• Product Management, Project Planning, Resource Scheduling, Project Scheduling and Project Budgeting, Change Management, Risk Management, Impact Analysis, Product Strategy and JAD sessions, SWOT Analysis.
• Agile - Backlog management, Sprint planning, Sprint retrospective, Backlog grooming, EPICS to user stories, Story Mapping, Release management, Product roadmap development.