Project Manager

Job Description

Non Negotiable:

• 3–5 years of proven experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager in an Agile software development environment.
• Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and experience transitioning teams from traditional to Agile workflows.
• Technical Literacy: Strong conceptual understanding of modern front-end technologies (React, TypeScript, APIs) and CI/CD pipelines to effectively communicate with engineering teams.
• Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Atlassian Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.

Job Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of proven experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager in an Agile software development environment.
• Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and experience transitioning teams from traditional to Agile workflows.
• Technical Literacy: Strong conceptual understanding of modern front-end technologies (React, TypeScript, APIs) and CI/CD pipelines to effectively communicate with engineering teams.
• Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Atlassian Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and conflict-resolution abilities, with a focus on servant-leadership and team empowerment.
• Certifications (Preferred): Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Job Responsibilities:

• Agile Facilitation: Lead core Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews to ensure adherence to the Scrum framework.
• Project Governance: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, managing timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Impediment Management: Proactively identify and remove roadblocks or external distractions that hinder the development team's progress, ensuring a high-productivity environment.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between the development team, product owners, and senior management to manage expectations and provide transparent status reporting.
• Backlog & Quality Oversight: Collaborate with the Product Owner to refine the product backlog, ensuring user stories and acceptance criteria are well-defined and ready for the development cycle.
• Process Improvement: Utilize Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) to track performance and lead the team toward continuous process optimization and technical excellence.