Agile Project Manager

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Manulife Insurance Malaysia Full time
Job Description

This individual will work as a Scrum Master and ensures that all requirements are defined/refined and are supervised from end to end closure.

Drives the Agile(SAFE) ceremonies, represents the squad during PI planning (Program Increment Planning), ensuring there is an iterative improvement in quality and speed of delivery. Should have strong Agile concepts and drives the Teams Scrum & Non-Scrum teams to implement them.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Scrum master role with strong Agile(SAFE) and JIRA
  • Strong hands-on knowledge on managing JIRA Boards
  • Drive and implement all Agile ceremonies
  • Works with software development teams to lead the Scrums (Agile)
  • Own the PI planning and corresponding activities
  • Ability to drive the deliveries, challenge the team on estimates, deep-dive on project requirements
  • Work with cross-functional teams (Business, Tech and Test) to refine requirements and supervise sophisticated & critical deliveries
  • Ensures progress against important landmarks where consistent and coordinated implementation is required
  • Has a positive impact on specific organizational entities & understands the nature of impact

Requirements:

  • 5+ years validated experience as a Scrum Master
  • Agile (SAFE) and Jira experience
  • PI planning (Program Increment Planning) for priorities, objectives and plan work for Program Increment
  • Release Management experience
  • Prior environment exposure to Software Development or Quality Assurance
  • Demonstrates understanding of technology and actively participates in discussions associated with Manulife's products
  • Awareness of full-technology stack
  • Strong understanding of interconnections between various business priorities
  • Reflects on and improves behavior
  • Good organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Good verbal and written communication

Impact and Growth:

This role will report to the Director - Technology Delivery and is a critical role for continued success of the Squad.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits packages.
  • A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
  • A focus on growing your career path with us.
  • Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our Commitment:

  • Values-first culture
    We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
  • Boundless opportunity
    We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
  • Continuous innovation
    We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
  • Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
  • Championing Corporate Citizenship
    We build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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