About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to facilitate Agile delivery and lead Scrum ceremonies, driving continuous improvement across development teams. In this role, you will focus on sprint planning, performance monitoring, Agile coaching, and implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices to enhance team collaboration and overall delivery effectiveness.
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Key Responsibilities
- Initiate and own Scrum events for participating squads.
- Lead the efforts of developing Scaled Agile management best practices.
- Facilitate daily Scrum meetings and regular ceremonies.
- Plan upcoming sprints for projects, including aiding the team in reaching a consensus on achievable goals during the sprint.
- Monitor and report on sprints in progress.
- Communicate closely with Delivery Managers for alignment and planning updates.
- Collect and analyze related metrics for trends and indicators, facilitate iteration and increment planning, and provide Agile coaching and mentoring at all levels within the organization.
- Work with the leadership team to strategically improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Agile processes.
- Establish SAFe Agile principles and interface with other departments to ensure clear communication regarding ongoing and upcoming development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Certified Scrum Master certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
- Leadership and management experience.
- Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles and practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to facilitate team collaboration, coach team members, and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
