Project Manager - SCRUM [SK-11054]

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong SCRUM background to join a dynamic team in the energy sector. This company is dedicated to delivering essential services and driving innovation through advanced technology, enhancing efficiency and user experience for its vast customer base. In this pivotal role, you will shape the future of digital initiatives, ensuring seamless project delivery and fostering a collaborative culture that empowers your team to achieve extraordinary results. Your expertise will directly contribute to transforming critical digital platforms, impacting countless users and driving the company’s strategic goals forward.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and facilitate Scrum Ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Grooming, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination, tracking, and following up on external dependencies.
• Help the team identify risks and dependencies, and work closely with the team and external teams to manage them.
• Regularly keep track of metrics such as velocity and burn down.
• Manage the Product Backlog, working closely with product owners to create, maintain, and prioritize it.
• Keep the backlog clean and updated in terms of state, target dates, and linking user stories to appropriate features and epics.
• Protect the team from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and visibility across the team.
• Build a trusting and open team environment where problems or concerns are raised without fear of blame.
• Guide the team on achieving higher levels of Agile maturity at a sustainable pace.

Requirements

• Agile project management expertise.
• Experience with agile project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a scrum team effectively.
• Experience working with stakeholders from multiple departments and project teams.
• Ability to quickly understand complex stakeholder ecosystems and efficiently remove blockers.
• Bachelor’s Degree (required).

Nice-to-Haves

• ScrumMaster certification.
• Experience with change management activities including:
  • Stakeholder communications.
  • Facilitation of meetings with stakeholders.
  • Supporting training activities.
  • Identifying gaps and/or adding requirements based on conversations with stakeholders.
  • Prioritizing work or activities based on stakeholder feedback and project schedule.
  • Identifying and resolving gaps in a given activity or process.

Pay

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $51–$57 per hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health benefit contributions.
• Retirement plans with match.
• Flexible spending accounts.