Agile Project Manager

REMOTE ROLE: We are authorized to hire candidates from the following states - WI, IL, IN, MI, OH, NY, NC, GA, FL, TN, TX, CO, or AZAgile Project ManagerAt Hy Cite we are looking for an Agile Project Manager that can oversee all aspects of the project, lead a team on large and complex project, or a significant segment thereof; Analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions that involve the schedule, technology, methodology, tools, and financial management of the project. We are looking for one or more qualified candidates who can blend traditional project management practices with Agile best practices to execute the unique delivery requirements inherent in a Direct Selling environment to create lasting engagements and mutually trusting relationships. An ideal fit for this position will be able to project and incorporate the appropriate level of planning and risk mitigation to provide the right balance of agility and predictability in project delivery for our organization. Clear, detailed and succinct verbal and written communication skills are essential as you will work with high performing teams and a mature team base.Key Responsibilities• Plan, document, and implement the optimal team structure (roles, people, expertise) to ensure high-quality delivery, exceeding expectations and achieving established goals.• Lead teams to successfully deliver engineering solutions leading to optimal business value.• Identify and realize business outcomes through the use of the most suitable and effective project management approach, methods, processes, and tools to ensure a high degree of delivery and solution quality.• Support organization’s business objectives by delivering experience and engineering solutions, including experience management, ecommerce, customer data, cloud, and microservice platforms.• Enact lasting changes to the organization’s ways of working by utilizing a consultative approach that focuses on defining and measuring value delivered at each milestone.• Organize and lead ongoing team planning sessions to identify key risks, issues, and dependencies across workstreams.• Optimize delivery within a project or program through insights and mitigation strategies for project risk management.• Guide teams on program delivery methods ceremonies and protocols to streamline and structure workflow to deliver timely results.• Set expectations for team members and stakeholders that are aligned to overarching mission and project goals.• Facilitate agile ceremonies - stand-ups, refinement/grooming, planning, product or system demos and retrospectives (they need to be able to cover their SMs, so this skill is needed).• Manage day-to-day operations of the project team including task management, scheduling, dependency management, scope management.• Ensure team is following agreed upon process and best practices.• Budget management - tracking and reporting to stakeholders.• Manage all team communications and interactions.• Develop weekly reports and presentations providing insight into project health and demonstrating value add.• Hold team accountable for quality delivery of committed work.• Leverage organizational resources to resolve impediments.• Coach and mentor team member to achieve continuous improvement requirements.Education and Certifications• BA or BS or equivalent experience is required; MA or MS is a plus.• Scrum Master or Project Management certification(s) or evidence of formal training qualifications.Experience• Experience with traditional project management practices including: Project planning, budget tracking, risk management, scope management.• 5+ years experience with Agile Scrum framework• 5+ years experience managing medium to large custom application development projects.• Experience using a workflow management system (ex: JIRA, ADO, TFS)• 4+ years experience working with globally distributed teams.• Experience using KPIs to identify areas for improvement and track progress.• Previous experience working in a consulting environment is highly desired.• Solid understanding of SDLC models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment.• A proven history of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies.• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams comprised of Developers, Business Analysts, and QA personnel.Skills and Knowledge• Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues.• Ability to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with teams and develop strategies and solutions of high business value.• Very effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.• In-depth knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of team trust and confidence.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to build trust with teams and stakeholders to lead via influence.• Demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.• Ability to create reports and presentations for senior level executives.• Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met.• Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools: Agile Project Management tools such as ADO/Jira/Greenhopper, Rally, VersionOne or equivalent, Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools.• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level.• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view.• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize. In an agile environment, it becomes imperative that project managers be laser-focused on essential components of the project and let go of unnecessary or distracting work.• The ability to thrive—and remain calm—under pressure.• Comfort with quickly changing priorities and a high level of adaptability and flexibility.• Business level English is required.• Conversational level Spanish is desired, but not required.