Specialized I.T. Project Manager

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Specialized I.T. Project Manager to lead projects from intake through production delivery. This role combines Scrum facilitation, technical analysis, project management, and software delivery. This person will translate requirements into Jira work, guide estimation and planning, track team capacity and commitments, and communicates project status, risks, and timelines to stakeholders. Candidates should have hands-on experience across Scrum Master, Technical Analyst, and Project Manager responsibilities, along with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and learning skills. Core ResponsibilitiesManage project intake according to team processes and create Jira tickets from provided requirementsGuide the development team through estimation and planningParticipate in architecture and design discussionsTrack development deliverables through completion and align team tasks with project prioritiesFacilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove blockers, and resolve delivery issuesWork with the team lead and senior manager to assess development capacity and track progress against committed timelinesMaintain roadmap status and communicate project risks, open items, blockers, and delivery commitments to internal and client stakeholdersKeep project teams, program teams, and development leadership informed of project statusPerform initial triage of issues and questions raised by stakeholder teams during user acceptance testing (UAT)Investigate and answer questions about API logic and data retrieved from upstream systemsRequired Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) Experience across two or more of the following disciplines: Scrum Master, Technical Analyst, or Project Manager, with working knowledge of the remaining disciplineExperience investigating API behavior using tools such as Splunk, Datadog, API clients, and AI toolsHands-on experience with Agile/Scrum delivery, Jira, and ConfluenceExperience working in a cloud-based microservices architecture environmentAbility to write clear requirements documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteriaAbility to quickly learn software service architecture and functionalityAbility to translate stakeholder needs into actionable development work and explain development requirements to other teams and leadershipPreferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Familiarity with Apollo Studio, Swagger UI, Datadog, Splunk, GitLab, and the Karate test automation frameworkFamiliarity with AI tools such as Amazon Kiro and ClaudeUnderstanding of REST and GraphQL APIsFamiliarity with blue/green and canary deployment strategiesFamiliarity with Kubernetes and Helm chartsKnowledge of microservices architecture, cloud-based software environments, and cloud-native software developmentKey CompetenciesStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligenceCritical thinking and practical problem-solving skillsAbility to identify and resolve issues without waiting for direct instructionWillingness to seek help or additional knowledge when neededAbility to communicate clearly and credibly with audiences ranging from junior developers to senior directors and VPsAbility to learn quickly and manage competing prioritiesWork EnvironmentLocation: Denver, COHybridCompensation & BenefitsPay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $45.00 and $65.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offeredAbout KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy