IT Project Manager - Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Agile Project Manager will work closely with internal IT teams, external vendors, and cross-functional business units to deliver high- quality technology solutions through Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and cost estimates, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure Agile best practices are applied, optimizing team efficiency and delivering incremental value.
• Track project milestones and deliverables while managing risks and dependencies.
• Ensure project alignment with IT governance and compliance standards.

1. Scope, Schedule, and Cost Management

• Define project scope and manage changes through a structured change control process.
• Monitor project schedules and proactively address deviations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Track budgets and ensure projects are delivered within approved financial limits.
• Report key performance indicators (KPIs) and progress updates to leadership.

1. Integration & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, aligning project outcomes with business needs.
• Foster strong relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, and technical teams.
• Facilitate effective communication and conflict resolution among stakeholders.

1. Vendor &Partner Management

Manage third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs).

Coordinate with external partners for the successful implementation of technology solutions.

1. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans.
• Drive process improvements and encourage a culture of continuous learning within project teams.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess project success and identify areas for improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business
• Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably in digital services or enterprise technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and traditional project management methodologies (Waterfall, PMP).
• Experience managing scope, schedule, cost, and integration in IT projects.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service agreements.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Trello for Agile project management.
• Understanding of digital services technologies, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise IT systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, etc.).
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and IT service management (ITSM).