Project Manager - Scrum/Agile

Equiliem; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,124 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is looking for a Project Manager - Scrum/Agile in New York, NY (Hybrid) to drive Agile project execution and coordinate cross-functional teams. The role focuses on facilitating Scrum, managing risks, dependencies, and ensuring on-time delivery of digital initiatives.

You will partner with product owners and stakeholders to maintain the backlog, track metrics, and promote continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle. Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in an Agile environment.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master or leading Scrum teams.
• Experience managing cross-functional digital or technology projects.
• Experience working with stakeholders across multiple business units and project teams.
• Experience using Agile project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to manage project risks, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting change management initiatives, including stakeholder communications and training, preferred.
• Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Experience in utility, data analytics, or related industries preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile project execution using Scrum methodologies.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams and manage project dependencies.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and remove blockers impacting project delivery.
• Monitor Agile metrics, including team velocity, sprint burndown, and overall project performance.
• Partner with Product Owners to create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.
• Ensure backlog items are accurately maintained with appropriate status, target dates, and links to features and epics.
• Protect the development team from unnecessary interruptions to maximize productivity.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Build a positive team environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving.
• Guide teams in advancing Agile maturity through coaching and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to align project objectives and priorities.
• Support change management initiatives through stakeholder communication, meeting facilitation, training support, and process improvements.
• Identify gaps in project requirements, processes, or workflows and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Project Manager - Scrum/Agile

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Pay: $48.00 - $57.00 per hour

Job ID: 26-07469

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading Agile project execution by facilitating Scrum processes, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project risks and dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery of digital initiatives. This role partners closely with product owners, stakeholders, and development teams to maintain project alignment, optimize Agile practices, and drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Agile project execution using Scrum methodologies.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams and manage project dependencies.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and remove blockers impacting project delivery.
• Monitor Agile metrics, including team velocity, sprint burndown, and overall project performance.
• Partner with Product Owners to create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.
• Ensure backlog items are accurately maintained with appropriate status, target dates, and links to features and epics.
• Protect the development team from unnecessary interruptions to maximize productivity.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Build a positive team environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving.
• Guide teams in advancing Agile maturity through coaching and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to align project objectives and priorities.
• Support change management initiatives through stakeholder communication, meeting facilitation, training support, and process improvements.
• Identify gaps in project requirements, processes, or workflows and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in an Agile environment.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master or leading Scrum teams.
• Experience managing cross-functional digital or technology projects.
• Experience working with stakeholders across multiple business units and project teams.
• Experience using Agile project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to manage project risks, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting change management initiatives, including stakeholder communications and training, preferred.
• Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Experience in utility, data analytics, or related industries preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

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