As a Project Manager/Scrum Master at Sphere Software, you will be responsible for driving vision, strategy, management and development of our client’s software products. You will work with onsite and offshore product development teams innovating to create the best solutions, features, and experience for our clients.
Primary Responsibilities
In collaboration with project teams, create and maintain project plans and schedules including deliverables across all impacted areas of assigned projects.
Provide effective collaboration, facilitation, leadership, and coaching skills supporting the agile development process and delivery of our applicants.
Collect Requirements from Customers and Stakeholders
Lead implementation of best in-class project management, collobaration and productivity tools and platforms
Responsible for enforcing the agile tenants as interpreted by our team, removing impediments and promoting transparency.
Facilitate daily stand-ups and ensure the integrity of the agile process by capturing velocity and removing obstacles to drive projects to successful release.
Provide oversight and leadership during project execution to ensure alignment with project deadlines.
Take ownership for the project process, project deliverables and communication frameworks including administration of project collaboration tools and document repositories.
Track and report project progress to stakeholders and senior management.
Prepare status reports and facilitate project status meetings as defined in the SDLC.
Keep development team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
Identify risks in conjunction with the project team and stakeholders.
Facilitate impact analysis and estimation of project deliverables across functional disciplines.
Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years of solid Project Management experience leading offshore teams of technical experts in web application development.
BA in Information Systems or related field.
Must be a Certified Scrum Master with 2+ years Scrum Master experience.
Strong understanding of development lifecycle methodologies with particular emphasis on Agile software methodology using SCRUM techniques.
Experience working with an agile methodology on large scale, technically complex projects.
Experience using the tools and templates that enable good project management (i.e. Jira, GreenHopper, GANTT charting).
Track record of managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules and evolving product requirements.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment, ability to wear many hats.
Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to convey technical issues to a non-technical audience.