Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Scrum Master

About Position:

A Scrum‑focused Project Manager responsible for driving Agile delivery, coordinating Data Lake enhancements, and ensuring high‑quality, efficient project execution.

Role:
Project Manager

Location:

All Persistent Locations

Experience:

10+ years
Job Type:
Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Understand the data landscape and technical deliverables for development/enhancement projects in the Data Lake.
Work closely with stakeholders to thoroughly understand business requirements and support estimation activities.
Facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within the organization.
Drive work effectively and efficiently across teams.
Guide and coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring best practices are followed.
Ensure seamless collaboration within cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Partner with the Product Owner/Developer to prioritize and manage the product backlog.
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including:
Daily Stand‑ups
Sprint Planning
Sprint Reviews
Sprint Retrospectives
Identify, analyze, and remove impediments to maintain progress.
Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to stakeholders.
Track KPIs and Agile metrics to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality solutions.
Ensure adherence to Scrum framework and Agile principles throughout the project lifecycle.

Expertise You'll Bring:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager.
Strong understanding of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including experience managing international clients).
Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
Proven ability to lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies.
General conceptual understanding of programming and database querying.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional environments.
Hands‑on experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or similar).
SAFe Certification
Kanban Certification
Data Lake Certification
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."