Project Manager/Scrum Master

Summary

Join OffSec, a leading cybersecurity training provider, as a Project Manager/Scrum Master! This role involves managing software development sprints, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and overseeing medium-sized projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage project plans, and ensure timely delivery. The position requires experience in Agile methodologies, project management, and working with engineering teams. It's a full-time salaried position with flexible work hours, allowing you to work from home in either a US or European day-shift schedule. OffSec offers a diverse and global work environment.

Requirements

• Have a BS/BA in a related field or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
• Have 3-5 years of previous experience in Project Management or using Agile methodology
• Have at least 1 year of experience working with engineering or development teams
• Possess strong analytical, planning and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively multi-task
• Have excellent spoken and written communication as well as receptive listening skills
• Have experience working with global teams in varying time zones and remote locations
• Have the ability to accomplish goals by managing and influencing individuals to meet deadlines on time
• Have proven experience implementing standard project management and SDLC methodologies and best practices
• Have the ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks. Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts and techniques is required
• Have experience using Slack, Jira, Confluence, and Monday.com
• Be willing to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays, as needed)
• Have strong knowledge in the G Suite of products: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
• Be comfortable or have experience working on a Mac machine

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software development teams, employing Agile Scrum methodologies to deliver business value efficiently
• Prioritize collaboration with product managers to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Engage in project, capacity, and roadmap planning, demonstrating flexibility and fostering strong team collaboration, particularly with engineering, infrastructure, and DevOps teams
• Determine and manage tasks, issues, risks, and action items
• Facilitate technical and Scrum meetings to advance project goals
• Act as a primary communicator, effectively managing project-related information within the team and the wider organization, ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed
• Provide visibility into delivery targets, commitments, and progress at weekly calls with management and stakeholders
• Work with the Product Owner and stakeholders to prepare for product launches, including setting the launch date, creating launch checklists, and overseeing launch activities on the go-live date
• Document and update project and process-related documentation
• Facilitate various meetings related to ongoing operations and project execution
• Ensure team(s) maintain focus on quality and consistent deliveries
• Be skilled in enhancing team efficiency and driving continuous improvement, with the ability to broadly understand technical concepts, though the actual technical responsibilities are overseen by Development Leads
• Serve as a dynamic team motivator and leader, committed to removing obstacles, resolving or escalating issues proactively, and cultivating a productive environment where team members feel empowered and have a strong sense of ownership
• Remove obstacles and create clarity and consensus to lead decisions on end-to-end solutions
• Embrace a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, leading by example and encouraging knowledge sharing among team members
• Demonstrate an attitude of team focus to accomplish overall project goals, maintaining a ‘we’re all in this together’ approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Have basic familiarity with technical IT related topics including: programming, networking, webservers and VMWare
• Have experience with Monday.com

Benefits

• Full-time salaried position
• Work from home
• Europe or US day-shift work hours