Senior Agile Project Manager (Remote)

MediaNews Group; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaNews Group is seeking a Project Manager to drive product development through agile practices, coaching a scrum team, and balancing scope, schedule, and cost. You will keep stakeholders informed and lead a larger program when needed, while aligning with SDLC standards and company strategy.

Although this is a remote role, candidates must reside in OH or other specified states. PMP/CSM certifications are preferred and prior digital media experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Agile project management training and at least 2 years of experience.
• Previous project management experience required.
• PMP or CSM certifications preferred.
• Web technology platform knowledge preferred.
• Experience in digital media strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply agile and SDLC practices to initiatives from idea to launch and beyond.
• Lead all aspects of the project including planning, execution, delivery, and communication.
• Maintain accountability for project delivery to the PMO, business owner, and stakeholders.
• Create initial project planning docs: assumptions, risks, schedules, and change control.
• Report progress, risks, and issues to management and stakeholders; manage blockers.
• Contribute to quarterly planning, Scrum of Scrums, and agile ceremonies.
• Lead by facilitation using standard scrum and scaled agile methodologies.
• Ensure product owner and stakeholders sign-off on key deliverables.
• Conduct post-project reviews and retrospectives; archive docs for future use.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Trello, Asana).

Skills

Agile project management

Digital media experience

Web platforms knowledge

Education

PMP certification

CSM certification

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

MediaNews Group is seeking a Project Manager to drive product development through agile practices, coaching a scrum team, and balancing scope, schedule, and cost. You will keep stakeholders informed and lead a larger program when needed, while aligning with SDLC standards and company strategy.

Although this is a remote role, candidates must reside in OH or other specified states. PMP/CSM certifications are preferred and prior digital media experience is valued.