IT Project Manager III

Our Client, a Paint Manufacturing company, is looking for an IT Project Manager III for their Cleveland, OH location.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects using hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies
• Collaborate with Agile Project Managers and/or Product Management stakeholders, and provide guidance on Agile principles and practices
• Establish and maintain project management best practices, such as scope management, resource management, risk management, and change management
• Create project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure project delivery within these constraints
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues that may impact the project timeline or budget
• Provide technical guidance and liaise with technical teams to ensure project requirements are met as defined in acceptance criteria, definition of done, and definition of ready
• Facilitate Agile practices, such as Project Estimation, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success and manage stakeholder expectations
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement of project delivery processes
• Communicate project progress and status updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of Project Management or Information Technology
• Preferred
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and/or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Knowledge & Experience
• 4+ years of IT and/or business experience and hands-on experience managing agile IT projects
• Experience managing software development projects using Agile methodologies
• Experience in a leadership role, such as a team lead, Scrum Master, Project Manager, or Product Owner
• In-depth knowledge of Agile practices and tools, such as sprint planning, defining acceptance criteria, and user story mapping
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, such as UX designers, developers, testers, QA analysts, and business analysts
• Technical Skills
• Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology
• Project Management Methodology
• Project Management Tools
• Project Data Analysis & Insights
• Workflow Management
• Business Requirement Gathering & Documentation
• Systems Integration
• Data Modeling
• Demand & Capacity Planning
• Reporting Tools
• Modern Delivery
• Product Optimization & Growth Strategy Development
• Persona Creation & Journey Mapping
• Product Lifecyle Management
• Preferred
• Experience with Jira software for work and release planning
• Experience working with hybrid Agile/Waterfall teams
• Experience helping teams transition between development methodologies

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities