Remote Project Manager
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with 5+ years of IT project management experience to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives including AI implementations and software development efforts. This role requires a strong foundation in Agile project management, technical acumen, and the ability to adapt across diverse project types. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams, technical leads, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Planning
- Define and maintain project plans including timelines, resource allocations, milestones, forecasts, and status reports.
- Drive end-to-end project execution, from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, quality, and deadlines are met.
- Oversee project risks, dependencies, and change management to ensure successful outcomes.
Agile & Team Facilitation
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives).
- Support backlog grooming, sprint goal clarity, and velocity tracking in collaboration with Product Managers and Delivery Leads.
- Identify and remove blockers to maintain team momentum.
- Foster a high-performing, self-organizing team culture.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate technical discussions and decisions with engineering leads and architects.
- Align delivery with both technical and business objectives.
- Facilitate effective communication between cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support dependencies across teams and, where needed, contribute to Scrum of Scrums activities.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track progress using tools like Azure DevOps and Jira; ensure accurate documentation of sprint artifacts, burndown charts, and dashboards.
- Provide clear and consistent updates to leadership, stakeholders, and clients.
- Leverage automation to streamline reporting and workflows where possible.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead retrospectives to generate actionable improvements.
- Promote Agile maturity through coaching and tailored growth plans for teams.
- Continuously assess and refine processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of project management experience in IT, with a track record of delivering technical solutions.