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Job Title: Agile Project Manager Contractor
Location: Dallas, TX
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $45/hr $50/hr (W2)
Job ID: 371926
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager Contractor to support our client project team and drive delivery of agile initiatives. The ideal candidate will have advanced Agile Scrum Master expertise and a proven ability to lead ceremonies, manage schedules and risks, and communicate progress to stakeholders while aligning outcomes to business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
- Track and manage project progress to plan, ensuring alignment with goals, scope, and timelines.
- Identify, document, and mitigate risks and issues; maintain the risk register and conduct risk reviews.
- Communicate status, milestones, and metrics to stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies, Lean practices, and organizational standards.
- Effectively manage and use JIRA for daily team execution and reporting.
- Translate JIRA execution data into MS Project deliverables and schedules.
- Support preparation and coordination of weekly program reviews across project managers.
- Partner with leaders to define business objectives, scope, funding needs, and business cases.
- Develop detailed project plans and roadmaps that deliver customer value and meet objectives.
- Build effective project teams and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
- Set clear expectations, instill accountability, and resolve conflicts to drive outcomes.
- Apply project management principles including financials, scope, schedule, risk, and root cause analysis.
- Identify opportunities to accelerate delivery and improve processes.
- Summarize and present data-driven metrics to enable leadership decisions.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities using sound organization and time management.
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
- Provide leadership without authority across cross-functional teams.
- Serve in Agile roles as needed, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Primary skill: Agile Scrum Master.
- Advanced level with 6-9 years of experience leading Agile delivery.
- Proficiency with JIRA and MS Project for planning, tracking, and reporting.
- Strong skills in risk management, stakeholder communication, and data-driven reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and drive accountability across teams.
- ship required due to client flow-down terms and background check process.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Lean practices and continuous improvement.
- Experience presenting to senior leadership using clear metrics and visuals.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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