Agile Project Manager
| Company | Iridium Communications |
|---|---|
| Location | McLean, VA, USA, Chandler, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Computer Science OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
- 5+ years’ experience in project/program management, preferably in a large, global organization
- 3+ years’ Scrum Master experience
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
- Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
- Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
- Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
- Must be able to prioritize your own tasks, and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met, and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
- Proactively seek ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, and enthusiasm in sharing knowledge with others
Responsibilities
- Work independently and proactively to identify stakeholders’ needs and document requirements in a methodical and organized manner
- Guide the prioritization and planning of new projects
- Coordinate the delivery of multiple projects with end goals in mind, including setting personal priorities and following up with others on assigned tasks to ensure deadlines are met
- Lead Scrum meetings with the Agile Development team
- Ensure that the team follows Agile/Scrum/SAFe principles and best practices
- Recommend solutions and present opportunities to help solve existing problems
- Monitor project financial performance targets
- Responsible for monitoring project metrics and performance and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders and leadership
- Help develop and manage project plans
- Build stable working relationships with internal personnel and external stakeholders
- Participate in broader team activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in Telecommunications, utility, or banking systems
- SAFe (Scaled Agile) experience or working knowledge
- Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet, especially in a project lead or administrator capacity
- Project Management Accreditation (PMP, PMI or equivalent)
- Experience collaborating globally across timelines and cultures
- Scrum Master Certifications