Senior IT Project Manager

Summary

Join Great Minds as a Senior IT Project Manager and lead the successful delivery of technology initiatives using Agile frameworks, particularly Kanban. This role empowers teams, streamlines processes, and removes impediments while integrating traditional project management for complex projects. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, coach, and mentor who ensures alignment with organizational priorities. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, optimize Kanban workflows, mentor teams, manage complex projects, and collaborate with stakeholders. Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with experience leading Agile delivery teams and proficiency with Agile project management tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading Agile delivery teams in a technical environment
• Proficiency with Jira or similar Agile project management tools
• Strong understanding of Kanban and Scrum methodologies, as well as Agile frameworks for scaling (e.g., SAFe, LeSS)
• Proven ability to balance servant leadership with delivery accountability
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and facilitating collaboration across business and technical units
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and planning sessions
• Optimize Kanban workflows, ensuring healthy WIP limits, transparency, and accurate tracking
• Identify and remove delivery blockers, escalating when necessary
• Mentor teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders in Agile and Lean principles
• Encourage a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Support team members in professional development and skill-building
• Manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, timelines, and deliverables
• Provide clear, consistent updates on project status, risks, and outcomes
• Track team performance using KPIs such as cycle time and throughput
• Use data-driven insights to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements
• Automate workflows and reporting in Jira to enhance visibility and efficiency
• Ensure delivery roadmaps are aligned with business priorities and technical readiness
• Balance Agile delivery practices with traditional project management for larger initiatives
• Promote collaboration across cross-functional teams and resolve dependencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, Kanban Management Professional, or SAFe Agilist)
• PMP or PgMP certification for traditional project management expertise
• Experience delivering large-scale SaaS or enterprise IT projects (e.g., Salesforce, ERP, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and tools (e.g., value stream mapping, RICE prioritization)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern cloud-based technologies