Senior Agile Project Manager

New Balance; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Agile Project Manager to lead scrum teams and drive project success in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, ensuring that teams deliver value across internal IT platforms. With a focus on agile methodologies and a commitment to fostering teamwork, you will play a pivotal role in shaping project outcomes. The company offers a rich benefits package and a culture that values work-life balance, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make an impact in the sporting goods sector.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

$100 monthly student loan support

Yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement

4 weeks of vacation

12 holidays

Generous parental leave

Work from Anywhere (WFA) for 4 weeks

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience, including 3 years as a scrum master in IT.
• Understanding of agile principles and scrum methodology.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects from requirements definition to post-implementation support.
• Oversee existing Agile processes and coach the team.

Skills

Agile principles

Scrum methodology

Project management

Software development life cycle

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in a relevant technical field

Job description

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Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

With an eye toward the future, New Balance is highly invested in ensuring we continually operate on the cutting edge of the industry. The role of Agile Project Manager (Scrum) will be vital to this objective and, thereby, the overall growth of our business. Your role will serve one to three scrum teams of 5-8 resources each, all working with an Agile approach to deliver value across internal IT platforms to internal business customers. You will foster an environment of teamwork and empowerment, utilizing your technical understanding and interpersonal skills to unleash the full potential of your teams.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, and Business Partners to manage all aspects from requirements definition to post-implementation support, using industry standards and best practices
• Oversee existing Agile processes and coaches the team to mature their delivery
• Lead daily scrum ceremonies among teams
• Govern 2-week sprint schedule, planning, and commitment processes
• Coordinate internal resources and work with third party vendors
• Monitor and report progress of the project to IT management, proactively identifying any project risks or issues and escalating them when appropriate
• Prepare and publish a status report in intervals throughout the lifecycle of a project
• Resolve implementation issues to achieve a successful go-live, and resolve post go-live issues to ensure a successful stabilization phase
• Guide project teams to find solutions that are effective and meet business needs
• Develop expertise on industry trends and the IT ecosystem to improve project management policies and procedures
  
  

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• B.S. in a relevant technical field
• 5+ years’ experience, including 3 years’ experience as a scrum master in IT or similar field
• Understanding of agile principles and scrum methodology
• Understanding of/hands-on experience with software development life cycle
• Exposure to one or more relevant domain areas such as product, merchandising, retail, marketing, or supply chain preferred
• Demonstrated influence without authority
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple projects with various moving parts
  
  

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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