Associate Project Manager
Job requirements
Experience Range: With at least 5 to 8 years of experience managing projects in digital or technology-driven environments
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, to drive team productivity and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity and completeness
- Monitor and report on Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and delivery timelines, providing actionable insights to project teams and leadership
- Manage estimation processes, resource allocation, and project schedules to optimize delivery efficiency and meet business objectives
- Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies through proactive communication and problem-solving
- Ensure effective communication across cross-functional teams, facilitating transparency and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
- Drive the adoption of Agile best practices and digital acumen within project teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Required Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Expertise in Agile metrics tracking and reporting tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
- Experience in backlog grooming and refinement
- Ability to create detailed requirements and user stories
- Project delivery management within digital environments
- Competence in estimation techniques and metrics analysis
Preferred Skills:
- Experience implementing Agile at scale (e.g., SAFe, LeSS)
- Proficiency in advanced project management tools and dashboards
- Knowledge of digital transformation and emerging technologies
- Familiarity with risk management frameworks in Agile projects
- Ability to optimize team performance through coaching and mentoring
- Strong communication management skills in project settings
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
- Additional Agile or project management certifications such as PMI-ACP or SAFe Agilist are advantageous
