Project Manager

Pyramid, Inc

Plano, TX

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Banking Services, Budgeting, Certified ScrumMaster, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Management, Leadership, Multitasking, Operations Processes, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Servant leadership, Software Design, Software Development, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
11 days ago
Immediate need for a talented Project Manager with experience in the Banking & Financial Industry. This is an 11+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX. Please review the job description below. Job ID: 18-08199 Key Responsibilities: • Analyze our current Agile processes, prioritize areas of improvement, and work alongside key stakeholders to implement the improvements • Be a servant leader and Facilitate all Agile ceremonies for Originations Scrum team including, Daily stand-ups, Sprint reviews, retrospectives, grooming. • Expert at sprint & release planning along with creating Sprint burn down and product release level burn up charts. • Experienced in remotely leading third party professional services teams and help them in achieving their goals by removing impediments. • Coach team members as needed in SCRUM methodology and motivate them to achieve higher maturity. • Track and Communicate team velocity • Conduct estimation workshops continuously using Agile estimating techniques • Experience managing agile projects using tools such as Trello, JIRA/Rally, Agile Accelrator, Copado and Client QC; providing software training to team members as needed • Develop and maintain story map, feature map, and budget materials for multiple simultaneous projects and operational activities • Provide accountability for the financial management and budgeting process for operations and SCRUM team releases. • Assist in training team members and other TFS employees on Agile and software design thinking concepts • Manage various projects at TFS directly related to software development • Foster and model a collaborative team environment driven to build great software while having fun Key Requirements and Technology Experience: • Proven leadership and motivation skills with Strong written and oral communication skills a must; can present formally or informally • Experience using Agile performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement • Can maintain a high level of energy and engagement • A love to learn and improve as a Scrum Master, always looking to bring something new and helpful to the team Must Haves: • Several years of successful implementation of custom development experience with a minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager • Bachelor’s degree • PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Our client is a leading the Banking & Financial Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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Pyramid, Inc