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Senior Project Manager - Agile Transformation Lead
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead agile transformation initiatives and manage complex projects within their organization. This is a 100% remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to strategic goals from anywhere. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering projects, driving organizational change, and implementing agile methodologies. You will be responsible for overseeing project lifecycles, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring timely and within-budget completion of key initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple complex projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Drive the adoption and implementation of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) across project teams.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate project meetings, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular project updates and status reports.
- Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coach and mentor project team members on agile principles and best practices.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Ensure adherence to project management standards and quality assurance processes.
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM/CSPO certification is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a significant portion focused on managing IT or business transformation projects.
- Demonstrated experience in leading agile transformations and implementing Scrum or Kanban frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage projects with complex dependencies and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of project management software and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in risk management, stakeholder management, and change management.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a remote work environment.
- Experience in a remote-first company is a plus.
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Senior Project Manager - Agile Transformation Lead
Posted 3 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Project Manager to lead their organization-wide Agile transformation efforts. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to drive significant change and implement agile methodologies from anywhere. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, coaching teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement using agile principles. You will be instrumental in guiding project teams, stakeholders, and leadership through the adoption and scaling of agile practices across various departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This is a pivotal role for an experienced project management leader looking to shape the future of how projects are delivered within our client's organization, all within a fully remote setup. If you are passionate about agile transformation and possess exceptional leadership skills, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects, ensuring adherence to budget, scope, and timeline.
- Champion and drive the adoption of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) across the organization.
- Coach and mentor project teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners on agile best practices and principles.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, manage resource allocation, and mitigate risks.
- Effectively communicate project status, progress, and challenges to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery and team efficiency.
- Manage change effectively, ensuring smooth transitions to agile ways of working.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization's agile roadmap and strategy.
- Oversee the successful integration of agile practices with existing project management frameworks.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
- PMP, CSM, CSPO, or SAFe Agilist certifications are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years specifically focused on Agile project delivery and transformation.
- Demonstrated success in leading large-scale agile transformations.
- In-depth knowledge of various agile frameworks and methodologies.
- Proven experience in coaching and mentoring agile teams.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software and agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead effectively in a remote setting.
- Experience in (specific industry relevant to fictional company) is a plus.
This is a pivotal role for an experienced project management leader looking to shape the future of how projects are delivered within our client's organization, all within a fully remote setup. If you are passionate about agile transformation and possess exceptional leadership skills, we encourage you to apply.
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