Agile Delivery Manager (Project Manager) - Apex Systems

Job#: 2050992

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for an Agile Delivery Manager who has ample experience being a Project Manager. The ideal candidate will be flexible and knowledgeable in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, capable of blending traditional project management principles with Agile practices to fit initiatives of all sizes . Your responsibility is to manage and mentor software development teams. This job requires excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and project management skills. 

The ADM is expected to: 

• Budget each project’s timeline and scope.
• Coordinate sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Participate is PI Planning (including grooming, PI “pre”planning)
• Coach team members about Agile frameworks.
• Facilitate effective collaboration and internal communication.
• Handle communication with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Work with Product Owners to handle new requests and backlogs.
• Remove obstacles and resolve conflicts that occur.
• Help teams implement effective changes.
• Ensure deliverables are of quality standards by the end of every sprint.
• Help development teams to attain a higher level of Scrum maturity.
• Create a productive environment where team members feel confident and enjoy product work. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of experience in the Project Manager role including budgeting 
• Must be familiar with software development
• Excellent knowledge and working experience of additional Agile frameworks is a must. Must be flexible with Agile and Waterfall
• Strong knowledge of scrum artifacts and techniques. These may include the Definition of Done, backlog refinement, user stories, ceremonies, and automated testing.
• Excellent servant leadership and presentation skills. 
• Conflict-resolution and problem-solving abilities. 
• Outstanding organizational skills.

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