Agile Project Manager :: Chicago / onsite

Job Description:

Role Name:        Agile Project Manager

Location:        Chicago / Full onsite

JOB DESCRIPTION:        

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Agile Project Manager to lead crossfunctional teams in delivering highquality products and business solutions using Agile methodologies The Agile Project Manager will be responsible for planning coordinating and managing projects while fostering collaboration continuous improvement and adherence to Agile principles This role requires strong leadership stakeholder management risk mitigation and project delivery skills

 Key Responsibilities

•  Lead and manage endtoend project delivery using Agile frameworks such as Scrum Kanban and SAFe
•  Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily standups sprint reviews retrospectives and backlog refinement sessions
•  Work closely with Product Owners Scrum Masters business stakeholders and development teams to define project scope priorities and deliverables
•  Develop project plans timelines resource allocations and release schedules
•  Monitor project progress identify risks and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
•  Track and report project performance using Agile metrics such as velocity sprint burndown and release readiness
•  Ensure alignment between project objectives and business goals
•  Manage stakeholder communications and provide regular project status updates
•  Drive continuous process improvement and Agile best practices across teams
•  Coordinate crossfunctional resources to ensure timely delivery of projects within scope budget and quality standards
•  Support change management activities and facilitate organizational Agile adoption 

 Required Qualifications

•  Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field
•  8 years of project management experience including 3 years managing Agile projects
•  Strong understanding of Agile frameworks principles and practices
•  Experience managing software development or digital transformation projects
•  Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira Azure DevOps Trello or Rally
•  Excellent communication leadership problemsolving and interpersonal skills
•  Experience working with distributed and crossfunctional teams

 Preferred Qualifications

•  PMP Project Management Professional certification
•  Certified Scrum Master CSM PMIACP SAFe Agilist or equivalent Agile certification
•  Experience in cloud DevOps data or enterprise application projects
•  Knowledge of Lean principles and Agile portfolio management