IT Project Manager III

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. Establish and maintain project management best practices, such as scope management, resource management, risk management, and change management.

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

 
 Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program