Project manager II
Hybrid in Walnut Creek, CA, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 20 hours ago

Arrowminds inc
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Skills
- Project management professional
- scrum
- Agile
- Jira
- Confluence
Summary
Title: Project Manager II
Location: Walnut Creek, California
Hybrid – 3 days onsite
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitates scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, and Sprint Reviews).
- Acts as a servant leader to cross-functional Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
- Removes impediments and fosters an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous improvement and productivity.
- Collaborates with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog.
- Guides the team in identifying and tracking metrics to ensure continuous progress.
- Plans, executes, and oversees IT projects from inception through delivery using PMP principles and best practices.
- Develops project plans, including scope, schedule, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and budget.
- Ensures alignment of project goals with business objectives and IT strategy.
- Manages project teams, fostering communication and collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders.
- Reports regularly on project status, risks, and key metrics to stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Ensures proper documentation and knowledge transfer for long-term project sustainability.
- Applies a deep understanding of Agile, PMP, and RUP methodologies to tailor project management approaches as per the project''s complexity and requirements.
- Provides coaching and training on Agile and hybrid methodologies to team members and stakeholders.
- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by driving process optimization and ensuring effective use of tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION: Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field required.
- CERTIFICATIONS: PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or equivalent certification required. Advanced certifications in Scrum (e.g., Advanced Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP) or PMP preferred.
- EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT project management, with a minimum of three (3) years in a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager role, required. Proven experience with Agile, PMP, and RUP methodologies required. Experience in managing large-scale IT infrastructure or software development projects highly preferred. Experience working in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment preferred.
- Dice Id: 91166603
- Position Id: 8899469
- Posted 20 hours ago
Company Info
Arrowminds staffing practice delivers high-quality staffing services built on industry best practices. We work with our clients to recruit and retain the best information technology talent possible. Our team manages the acquisition and deployment of professionals for temporary staffing needs. Our flexible recruiting process provides client with consistent, quick access to skilled professionals.
Business managers need a knowledgeable technology partner to help them select the best-fit technology platform & business applications to effectively capture the maximum ROI benefits. Arrowminds can offer objective advice on choosing the right technology solutions for your business needs. We also deliver cost-effective software customizations, infrastructure support using global delivery model.
Arrowminds provide onsite/offshore resources for any IT technology, Healthcare, financial and manufacturing industries.


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