Project Manager - SCRUM

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading organization at the forefront of digital innovation, committed to enhancing customer experiences through cutting-edge technology. This company plays a vital role in delivering essential services, and by joining their team, you will contribute directly to initiatives that impact a vast customer base, shaping the future of their digital platforms and operational efficiency.

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence strategic direction and empower development teams to achieve their full potential. As a dynamic leader passionate about fostering high-performing teams and driving critical digital transformations, you will be a catalyst for progress, facilitating complex projects and continuously elevating agile practices. Your impact will be felt across the organization as you help deliver innovative solutions that serve millions, shaping the future of essential services through trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Conduct and facilitate Scrum Ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Grooming, and Sprint Retrospective, ensuring smooth and productive team interactions.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination, meticulously tracking and following up on external dependencies to keep projects on schedule.
• Proactively help teams identify risks and dependencies, working closely with internal and external teams to effectively manage and mitigate them.
• Regularly monitor and report on key metrics such as velocity and burn down, providing insights into team performance and project health.
• Manage the Product Backlog in close collaboration with product owners, ensuring it is well-defined, maintained, and strategically prioritized.
• Maintain a clean and updated backlog, ensuring accurate status, target dates, and appropriate linking of user stories to features and epics.
• Act as a shield for the team, protecting them from interruptions and distractions to maximize focus and productivity.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and visibility across the team, promoting shared ownership and clear communication.
• Cultivate a trusting and open team environment where problems and concerns can be raised and addressed constructively without fear of blame.
• Guide the team on their journey to achieving higher levels of Agile maturity, promoting sustainable practices and continuous growth.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in Agile project management methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with various agile project management tools.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and guide a scrum team.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders from diverse departments and project teams.
• Exceptional ability to quickly comprehend complex stakeholder ecosystems and efficiently remove impediments.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• ScrumMaster certification.
• Experience with change management activities, including:
  • Developing and executing stakeholder communications.
  • Facilitating productive meetings with stakeholders.
  • Supporting training initiatives and activities.
  • Identifying gaps and/or refining requirements based on stakeholder conversations.
  • Prioritizing work or activities effectively based on stakeholder feedback and project schedules.
  • Identifying and resolving gaps within a given activity or process.
• Experience running daily stand-ups, engaging with various delivery teams, acting as a liaison, attending working group sessions, and supporting daily tasks for internal teams.
• Experience working with various delivery teams, particularly those focused on analytics and automation.
• "Home Run" Skills:
  • High proficiency in ADO for project management and backlogging.
  • Data Analytics skills in SQL, Python, or a related field.
  • Ability to package and present delivery work effectively in executive-level reports.