Senior Agile Project Manager

Job Description:

Job Description

Position Summary

As a Senior Project Manager of Agile Delivery within the Center of Excellence, you will play a critical role in leading the successful execution of cloud-based, SaaS product development projects through agile methodologies. This role requires a strategic and technically proficient leader with a strong background in engineering project management, Agile/Scrum practices, and deep knowledge of cloud-native software development. You will empower cross-functional teams, drive innovation, manage dependencies, and ensure project goals are closely aligned with organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership in implementing and continuously improving agile methodologies across teams.
• Lead, mentor, and guide cross-functional product development teams while promoting Agile values and principles.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee project lifecycle activities including scope, requirements, timelines, risk, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (Product Owners, Business Leaders, Architects) to define project goals, success criteria, and timelines.
• Establish and maintain open communication channels to keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged.
• Coordinate technical resources, including Architects, Developers, QA Testers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners.
• Serve as Scrum Master or Business Analyst for agile product teams, as needed.
• Foster a culture of self-organization, accountability, and innovation within project teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks using proactive management techniques.
• Ensure consistent adherence to quality standards and best practices in agile software development.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and project health metrics to support transparency and continuous improvement.
• Support process documentation and engineering governance practices to ensure consistency across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in IT, Engineering, or Business.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, product development, or related roles, with a strong focus on agile delivery and engineering project management.
• Proven experience in SaaS-based product development and cloud-native project environments.
• Experience in process design, organizational transformation, or governance roles is highly preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or PMP is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) with a history of successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Advanced problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills in technical project settings.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar project/engineering management platforms.
• Experience with process documentation and Agile delivery metrics (burn-down charts, velocity, lead/cycle time).
• Strong technical foundation in:
  • Cloud Computing Principles (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Microservices and Serverless Architecture
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud Security Best Practices

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required for team workshops or stakeholder meetings.
• Mental demands include strategic planning, multitasking, and complex decision-making.
• Physical demands are consistent with a standard office setting.

Note:
This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or working conditions.