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Project Manager

Apollo Technology Solutions LLC

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Job Description Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.

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    LocationMechanicsville, VA

    Description

    Title: Project Manager
    Location: Mechanicsville, VA (Hybrid)
    Duration: 11 Months
    Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only

    **Local candidates (Richmond, VA) required due to onsite requirement
    **Candidate should be able to work onsite up to 3 days/week

    Job Description
    • Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
    • Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
    • Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
    • Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
    • Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
    • Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
    • Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
    • Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
    • Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
    • Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
    • Adheres to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.
    • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
    • Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
    • Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
    • Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
    • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
    • Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
    • Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
    • Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
    • Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
    • PMP and CSM Certifications required.
    • SAFe Certification preferred.
    • Experience with SAFe framework is a plus.

    Required/Desired Skills:
    • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
    • Solid understanding of software development life cycle models
    • Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area
    • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
    • CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here.
    • Experience using SAFe Framework
    • Hands-on experience with MS Project or Project Server Subscription Edition (PSSE)

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