Senior IT Agile Project Manager

The MathWorks, Inc.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Senior IT Agile Project Manager to join their IT Project Management team. This role combines traditional project management with agile methodologies to drive successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and a deep understanding of agile principles, fostering collaboration across teams. Responsibilities include managing IT projects, facilitating planning sessions, and mentoring team members on agile practices.

Qualifications

• 6 years of work experience or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• 3+ years managing IT projects with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional IT projects using agile methodologies.
• Facilitate project planning sessions and daily stand-ups.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

We areseeking a dynamic and experienced Senior ITAgile Project Manager to join our IT Project Management team. The ideal candidate will blend traditional project management with agile methodologiesto drive successful project outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of agile principles, and the ability to foster collaboration acrosscross-functional teams. You will facilitate planning andexecution of both operational and project work while influencing stakeholders to achieve project goals.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional IT projects using a combination of traditional and agile methodologies.

• Assist teams in planning their work, encompassing both operational and project-related tasks.

• Drive project delivery, ensuring adherence to agile principles across all team members.

• Facilitate project planning sessions, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives tailored to team needs.

• Conduct problem-solving and root cause analysis to overcome delivery challenges.

• Foster a collaborative team environmentby understanding and managing group dynamics.

• Monitor, analyze, and report on project progress, including risk mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.

• Mentor and guide team members on agile practices and principles.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
• Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
• Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.

Additional Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing IT projects using both traditional and agile methodologies. Experience with security related projects a plus.

• Strong understanding of agile principles, including Scrum and Kanban.

• Exceptional leadershipandteam management skills.

• Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.

• Ability to adapt and blend project management techniques to suit project needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are a plus.