Senior Product Manager-R01567432

Associate Project Manager

Job requirements

Experience Range: With at least 5 to 8 years of experience managing projects in digital or technology-driven environments Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, to drive team productivity and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity and completeness
• Monitor and report on Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and delivery timelines, providing actionable insights to project teams and leadership
• Manage estimation processes, resource allocation, and project schedules to optimize delivery efficiency and meet business objectives
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies through proactive communication and problem-solving
• Ensure effective communication across cross-functional teams, facilitating transparency and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive the adoption of Agile best practices and digital acumen within project teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Expertise in Agile metrics tracking and reporting tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Experience in backlog grooming and refinement
• Ability to create detailed requirements and user stories
• Project delivery management within digital environments
• Competence in estimation techniques and metrics analysis

Preferred Skills:

• Experience implementing Agile at scale (e.g., SAFe, LeSS)
• Proficiency in advanced project management tools and dashboards
• Knowledge of digital transformation and emerging technologies
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks in Agile projects
• Ability to optimize team performance through coaching and mentoring
• Strong communication management skills in project settings

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
• Additional Agile or project management certifications such as PMI-ACP or SAFe Agilist are advantageous