Program Manager / Scrum Master

Program Manager/Scrum Master - Azure DevOps Background

What you'll do

Manages/oversees all aspects of multiple simultaneous fast-paced assigned projects with distributed teams

Develops product roadmaps for data delivery and executes data engineering projects

Ensures that appropriate resource utilization and scheduling onshore/offshore oncall support plans

Manages project scope, daily standup, agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions

Implements Agile methodology using Azure Dev Ops tools

Facilitates project meetings (all Agile meetings - Discovery Sessions, Iteration 0, Iteration Planning, Demo & Retrospective, Daily Stand-up, Backlog Grooming); completes project tracking/analysis reports

Tracks, updates, and communicates project status in a proactive manner as it relates to project progress, budget/cost, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, and risk mitigation plans

Interfaces with project stakeholders at all levels of management to ensure project priorities are aligned with business needs and expectations

Mentors and Coaches Agile teams to ensure their adoption and successful use of practices

Acts as a liaison between business units and 3rd party vendors

Uses business analysis techniques for gathering and documenting complex requirements, scoping, interviewing, facilitation, system component design, testing, and implementation

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training

3 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience

5 years of experience managing and delivering Data Engineering/Analytics projects using structured project management and system development methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

3 years of experience in Agile methods and mindset as an approach to software development

5 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience

5 years of experience managing and delivering Data Engineering/Analytics projects using structured project management and system development methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum

All you'll need for success

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Certified ScrumMaster or PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus

Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams while leveraging Agile methodologies, with strong focus on continuous improvement and developing self-organizing teams

Experience in a variety of computing platforms, such as mainframe, client/server, web, cloud,

Experience in Azure Dev Ops, Rally, Planview, VersionOne, or similar Agile life cycle management tools

Experience in DevOps toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Skills in leadership; team-focused with high energy and a positive attitude

Skills in analytics, estimating, and problem solving

Ability to think strategically and develop tactical methods to achieve objectives and goals

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, customers, and external groups, as well as working in a collaborative environment with geographically dispersed resources