Sr. Project Manager-Fort Worth, TX - Georgia IT Inc.
Fort Worth, TX
About the Job
Sr. Project Manager
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Duration: 06 Month plus Contract
Rate: DOE
US Citizens, Green Cards and GC EAD Preferred.
Senior Project Manager
This job is a member of the Information Technology Team, within the Information Technology Division. The Project Manager /Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for multiple projects utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Specifically, you'll do the following:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Duration: 06 Month plus Contract
Rate: DOE
US Citizens, Green Cards and GC EAD Preferred.
Senior Project Manager
This job is a member of the Information Technology Team, within the Information Technology Division. The Project Manager /Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for multiple projects utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Specifically, you'll do the following:
- Manages/oversees all aspects of multiple simultaneous fast-paced assigned projects with distributed teams
- Designs and maintains project vision, project working standards, and agreements
- Develops project roadmap, release plan, resource allocation, funding request, communication plan, risks and issues management plan, test plan, and defect management plan
- Manages project scope, budget, project burn charts, presentations to IT/Business, daily standup, agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions
- Implements Agile methodology using Rally and Planview 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
- Ensures that appropriate project documentation and deliverables are clearly defined and delivered
- Mentors and Coaches Agile teams to ensure their adoption and successful use of Agile@American practices
- Acts as a liaison between business units and 3rd party vendors
- Uses business analysis techniques for gathering and documenting complex
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
- 5 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience
- 5 years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-availability large and small IT development projects using structured project management and system development methodologies
- Must work onsite in DFW area
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in Agile methods and mindset as an approach to software development
- 7+ years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience
- 7+ years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-availability large and small IT development projects using structured project management and system development methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum
- 3+ years of experience managing projects in the Crew Tracking/Scheduling domain of Airline Industry
- 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
- Proficiency in Rally, Planview, VersionOne, or similar Agile life cycle management tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word
- Excellent leadership skills, team-focused with high energy and a positive attitude
- Strong analytical, estimating, and problem solving skills
- 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
- Broad experience in a variety of computing platforms, such as mainframe, client/server, web, cloud, and social media
- Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups
- Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work well within a team environment, as well as independently
Source : Georgia IT Inc.