Project Manager

247Hire; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

247Hire is looking for an Agile Project Manager to provide full project management support in a team-centered environment. You will work with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches to ensure that projects meet their goals within the expected quality and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Agile methodologies and project leadership, along with a solid understanding of Scrum processes. This position is essential for delivering outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile project leadership and execution.
• Working knowledge of Agile framework methodologies, including SAFe and Scrum ceremonies.
• Experience in managing multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Apply and adhere to Agile project management best practices.
• Ensure effective management of projects from inception through implementation.
• Prepare and deliver status reports regarding project objectives.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum processes

Project leadership

Vendor management

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Microsoft Office

Job description

Basic Purpose

To provide full Agile project management support by being knowledgeable in Agile methodologies and Scrum processes. This includes working with a team of Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches. Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and in accordance with quality standards. Provide project leadership to ensure overall success and delivery of expected outcomes in support of Navy Federal’s strategic goals. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Apply and adhere to Agile project management best practices by following the policies, procedures and methodologies established within the Scaled Agile Framework
• Ensure effective management of projects from inception through implementation
• Collaborate and negotiate with business partners and vendors to understand requirement needs and resolve any gaps or risks/issues
• Prepare and deliver status reports regarding project objectives, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues to management and stakeholders
• Oversee project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are following previously agreed requirements and standards
• Maintain and archive all project related documentation
• Identify, communicate, and resolve technical, tactical, and operational project issues and risks
• Exhibit intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility to reassess, reflect and shift thinking as projects or strategic direction changes
• May be required to support agile team by writing backlog requirements and facilitating Scrum ceremonies
• Communicate project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, added information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders
• Monitor and measure staff assignments results against project goals and task responsibilities
• Build and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (vendors, etc.)
• Full life-cycle project management:
  • Establish and lead project teams
  • Develop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communication
  • Procure and/or manage resources/timelines/deadlines/quality
  • Ensure that vendor meets or exceeds their contractual obligations by delivering quality products/services on time and within cost structure
  • Manage all fiscal management aspects of vendor delivery and provide feedback on vendor performance
  • Ensure successful project implementation
  • Manage project-level risks, issues, dependencies, and change management
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience in Agile project leadership and execution, including initiatives with technology, processes, cross-functional teams, and external partners
• Working knowledge of Agile framework methodologies, SAFe, and Scrum ceremonies
• Effective skill in project management to include establishing and leading project teams, managing timelines/deadlines/resources, ensuring successful project implementation
• Working knowledge of project lifecycles and development methodologies, including agile project management principles and practices
• Experience in leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in an agile environment. This includes:
  • Daily Standups
  • Backlog Refinement
  • Sprint Planning
  • Sprint Review
  • Sprint Retrospectives
• Experience in IT resource allocation and management
• Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or within a team environment to achieve goals
• Experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functions
• Effective presentation skills with essential executive presence
• Experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
• Experience in vendor engagement related to project delivery
• Effective skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
• Effective skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making process
• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
• Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization
• Effective research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Effective skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements
• Effective verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Effective word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Experience using organizing tools such as Azure DevOps and/or Jira
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Desired Skills

• SAFe certification / Scrum Certification
• Project Management Professional Certificate