Agile/Scrum Project Manager – AWS & Java/Python

Job Title: Agile/Scrum Project Manager – AWS & Java

Location: Malvern, PA/Onsite

Position Type: Full time/Permanent role

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Agile/Scrum Project Manager with strong knowledge of AWS cloud technologies and Java/Python-based application development to lead software development projects from initiation through delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies, project planning, stakeholder management, and software delivery, along with enough technical understanding of Java/python and AWS to effectively collaborate with engineering, architecture, DevOps, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end software development projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, QA engineers, architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps.
• Track project scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, issues, and budgets.
• Remove impediments and proactively resolve delivery and cross-team dependencies.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Provide regular project status reports and executive-level updates.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to quality standards.
• Coordinate multiple Agile teams and manage dependencies across teams where required.
• Work with technical teams on Java/J2EE/Python-based applications, APIs, microservices, and enterprise applications.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-based application architectures.
• Coordinate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, deployment, release management, and production readiness.
• Support cloud migration, modernization, application development, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Monitor Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown/burnup, cycle time, and release progress.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote Agile best practices.
• Ensure effective communication among technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT/software project management, with significant experience managing Agile projects.
• Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development life cycles.
• Experience managing Java/J2EE/python application development projects.
• Good understanding of AWS cloud services, cloud architecture, and cloud deployment models.
• Strong experience with project planning, estimation, risk management, issue management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience working with distributed/global development teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.