Agile Project Manager- Chicago, IL; Onsite

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Agile Project Manager to lead cross functional teams in delivering high quality products and business solutions using Agile methodologies. The Agile Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing projects while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and adherence to Agile principles. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, risk mitigation and project delivery skills.

• Role Name:
  Agile Project Manager
• Location:
  
  Chicago, IL (Onsite)
• Duration: 12 MonthS

• Lead and manage end to end project delivery using Agile frameworks such as Scrum Kanban and SAFe
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily standups sprint reviews retrospectives and backlog refinement sessions
• Work closely with Product Owners Scrum Masters business stakeholders and development teams to define project scope priorities and deliverables
• Develop project plans timelines resource allocations and release schedules
• Monitor project progress identify risks and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
• Track and report project performance using Agile metrics such as velocity sprint burn down and release readiness
• Ensure alignment between project objectives and business goals
• Manage stakeholder communications and provide regular project status updates
• Drive continuous process improvement and Agile best practices across teams
• Coordinate cross functional resources to ensure timely delivery of projects within scope budget and quality standards
• Support change management activities and facilitate organizational Agile adoption

• Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field
• 8 years of project management experience including 3 years managing Agile projects
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks principles and practices
• Experience managing software development or digital transformation projects
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira Azure Dev Ops Trello or Rally
• Excellent communication leadership problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with distributed and cross functional teams

• PMP Project Management Professional certification
• Certified Scrum Master CSM PMIACP SAFe Agilist or equivalent Agile certification
• Experience in cloud Dev Ops data or enterprise application projects
• Knowledge of Lean principles and Agile portfolio management

Best Regards,
Vishal
Truth Lies in Heart