Project Manager
Hybrid in Chicago, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

Advent Global Solutions, Inc.
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Skills
- PM
- AWS
- Java
Summary
Project Manager to lead delivery of custom application development initiatives built on Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies, hands-on experience managing cloud-native applications, and the ability to work closely with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of custom application development projects and programs using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Act as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Plan, execute, and manage project/program scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies.
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans.
- Track and report project status, milestones, KPIs, and risks to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Remove impediments and proactively manage risks and issues impacting delivery.
- Ensure adherence to Agile best practices, SDLC standards, and quality processes.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including development, QA, DevOps, security, and infrastructure.
- Support release planning, deployment coordination, and post-production support activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, team velocity, and quality metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in IT delivery with at least 4+ years in a Project Manager, Program Manager, or Scrum Master role.
- Strong experience managing custom application development projects.
- Hands-on experience working with:
- Java and Spring Boot based applications
- RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.)
- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks and SDLC processes.
- Experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects/streams and cross-team dependencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
- Project Management certification (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent).
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments.
- Prior experience working in distributed or offshore/onshore team models.
- Exposure to security, compliance, and governance in cloud environments.
- Dice Id: agsinc
- Position Id: PM0126
- Posted 1 day ago
Company Info
Advent is a systems, technology, services and outsourcing company with approximately 1000+ people serving customers and creating opportunities across the globe.
Driven by unparalleled expertise around industry, business process and technology, Advent is at the leading edge of companies offering business transformation through a portfolio of well structured offerings.
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