We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior IT Agile Project Manager to join our IT Project Management team. The ideal candidate will blend traditional project management with agile methodologies to drive successful project outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of agile principles, and the ability to foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will facilitate planning and execution of both operational and project work while influencing stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Responsibilities - Lead and manage cross-functional IT projects using a combination of traditional and agile methodologies.
- Assist teams in planning their work, encompassing both operational and project-related tasks.
- Drive project delivery, ensuring adherence to agile principles across all team members.
- Facilitate project planning sessions, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives tailored to team needs.
- Conduct problem-solving and root cause analysis to overcome delivery challenges.
- Foster a collaborative team environmentby understanding and managing group dynamics.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on project progress, including risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.
- Mentor and guide team members on agile practices and principles.
Minimum Qualifications - A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
- Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
- Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.
Additional Qualifications - 3+ years of experience managing IT projects using both traditional and agile methodologies. Experience with security related projects a plus.
- Strong understanding of agile principles, including Scrum and Kanban.
- Exceptional leadershipandteam management skills.
- Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.
- Ability to adapt and blend project management techniques to suit project needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are a plus.
Why MathWorks?It's the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It's the opportunity to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and learning in engineering and science. And it's a commitment to doing the right thing-for each individual, our customers, and the local community. We cultivate an enjoyable, participatory, and rational environment that champions individual growth, encourages initiative, values collaboration, shares success, and rewards excellence.
MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs more than 6,500 people in 16 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.
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