Sr Project Manager, End-to-End Planning

Odyssey Information Services; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in the United States is seeking a proactive Agile Software Development Project Manager. This role involves leading complex software initiatives from concept to delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality releases. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in project management with strong Agile expertise and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management within software development.
• Strong Agile expertise with practical experience leading Agile teams.
• Proven experience with end-to-end planning across the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning from discovery to post-launch review.
• Develop and maintain delivery roadmaps and release schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure transparency and accountability.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Education

PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Trello

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Agile Software Development Project Manager with strong expertise in End-to-End (E2E) Planning to lead complex software initiatives from concept to delivery. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, design, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure timely, high-quality releases that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning: from discovery, requirements gathering, and backlog creation through development, testing, deployment, and post-launch review.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive delivery roadmaps, sprint plans, and release schedules in alignment with product goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely communication of status and risks.
• Identify and manage project risks, blockers, and dependencies proactively.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and team collaboration.
• Support product managers in prioritization and grooming of the product backlog.
• Track and report on project metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time, etc.).
• Ensure seamless handoff between planning, development, testing, and release stages.
• Champion Agile best practices and coach teams on effective implementation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management within software development environments.
• Strong Agile expertise (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) with practical experience leading Agile teams.
• Proven experience with E2E planning across the full software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Trello, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), testing frameworks, and deployment cycles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP certification a plus.
• Background in software development or technical understanding is highly desirable.

Nice to Have

• Experience in SaaS, cloud-based platforms, or enterprise software.
• Exposure to DevOps, automated testing, and monitoring practices.
• Familiarity with product roadmapping tools (e.g., Aha!, Productboard).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting