Sr. Project Manager

KYYBA, Inc

St. Paul, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Strategy, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Certified ScrumMaster, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Embedded Systems, Enterprise Applications, Establish Priorities, Healthcare Quality, Interviewing Skills, Jenkins, Kanban, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Medical Products, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft C# .NET (C Sharp .NET), Microsoft Windows Operating System, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Perforce Source Control Management (SCM) Software, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Programming Tools, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Requirements Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Servant leadership, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, System Test, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, User Documentation
LOCATION
St. Paul, MN
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title : Sr. Project Manager
Location : St. Paul, MN 55117
Duration : 12+ Months Contract (possible extension upon performance and client needs)
Shift Timing : 08:00 AM-05:00 PM

Main Purpose of the Role
  • Projects supported: Software development projects (enterprise software; not embedded or firmware-focused).
  • Key interactions: Software developers, systems team, test team, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Past interview challenges: Candidates lacked hands-on software development project experience.
Candidate Profile
  • Top required skills: Software development project experience; Agile/Scrum expertise; hands-on experience working with software teams.
  • Preferred skills: Technical background or prior coding experience; ability to guide teams technically (nice to have).
  • Education/Certifications: Bachelor's in Technology or Science preferred; Scrum Master certification preferred.
  • Industry experience: Medical/pharmaceutical experience is a plus, not required.
  • Systems/tools: Windows environment; JIRA for Agile project tracking.
  • Personality traits: Servant leadership, strong listener, proactive, team advocate.
Additional Insights
  • " Deal-breakers: Lack of real-world, hands-on software development lifecycle experience.
  • Nice-to-have technical exposure: Familiarity with C/C++ and ability to understand code changes (no coding required).
  • Team culture: Collaborative, supportive team eager for Scrum Master leadership and partnership.
Assignment Overview:
Role Context
  • Seeking a motivated and experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software for medical products that advance clinical excellence.
  • As a member of the software development team you will help take these products to the next level by optimizing cost, improving quality and increasing access.
Essential Responsibilities
  • Servant leader who would facilitate scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure adherence to Agile principles and Scrum practices.
  • Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and other stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Provide technical leadership to an Agile team of 6 to 8 Software Engineers
  • Translate requirements / vision into prioritized list of user stories and deliver to required timelines and quality standards with continuous backlog refinement
  • Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Agile teams to ensure alignment and technology reuse
  • Support process improvements which guide the development, sustaining & support activities
  • Track and report key Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts)
  • Coach, mentor and lead the team
  • Work cross functionally with other business departments to align activities and deliverables
  • Drive world-class quality in the development and support of products
  • Communicate effectively both within immediate team and across the program and business leadership team
  • Ensure team receives consistent messages and has clear understanding of business direction, strategy and results
  • Engage subject matter experts in successful transfer of complex domain knowledge
  • Have familiarity with all aspects of Software Development Life Cycle and methodologies
  • Leveraging DFR in Agile software development methodologies to drive reliability and predictability throughout the product development life cycle
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in "STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
  • 4+ years C++ or C#.net in Microsoft Windows development
  • 4+ years of Agile software development
  • Object Oriented Design Experience
Desired Characteristics
  • Technology/Process
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Global team experience
  • Experience in software development in the medical field
  • Software development tool experience such as Perforce, Jira, Jenkins
Understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)..

About the Company

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KYYBA, Inc

Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.

Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.kyyba.com/