Role: IT Project /Program Manager
Location: Remote
Duration: 6-12+ Months
Job description:
Looking for a proficient IT project manager, who will facilitate the processes and program execution, escalate impediments, manage risk, and help drive program-level continuous improvement. He/she should be responsible for facilitating program level work within the SAFe framework and coordinating with all teams across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Lead and facilitate software teams on the ART through development and delivery, guide the transition to and implementation of SAFe.
Plan and facilitate all aspects of Program Increment planning on a quarterly basis.
Facilitate the Scrum of Scrum meetings, and acts as SAFE facilitator/coach at the Program level.
Provide guidance in Agile, Scrum, and SAFe and leads Agile delivery teams to deliver value consistently.
Support ART teams with ART Launch and Agile transformations.
Serve as an expert on Agile software principles to other team members.
Engage directly with stakeholders to define mission value and prioritize work and build intellectual capital in Agile techniques.
Collaborate with the communities of practice, develop and conduct Agile-oriented training, and identify and deploy key metrics to enable continuous improvement.
Support scrum ceremonies for the team where needed (Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo) Facilitate impediment resolution in a timely, cost effective manner.
Act as a conduit to other teams and lines of business stakeholders Track and produce key metrics (e. g., burn-down, burn-up charts, and cumulative flow diagram)
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Total of 12+ years of IT with minimum 4+ years experience working in scaled Agile environment as Program manager managing multiple teams.
Experience with launching Agile Release Trains.
Exposure to the following technologies is preferred not mandatory:
Java/J2EE, Web Services, Web APIs, and microservices SQL and NoSQL based solutions Cloud deployments, containers, and continuous integration SOAP and RESTful services, Big Data Technologies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Practical problem solving and strategic thinking skills, critical thinker, and self-starter
Superior communications skills with all levels of employees and both internal and external customers-including presentations, negotiations, and written reports
Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining view on the strategic direction and being as detailed as needed.
Willing and able to get down in the details to make things happen
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with demanding schedule constraints and technically challenging programs
Preferred Education and Experience
Scaled Agile certification (SPC)
Experience in both start-ups and consolidated companies is preferred.
Experience in managing Big Data platform technologies is plus.
Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.
