Technical Program Manager/Scrum Lead - Software Resources, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
About the Job
Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a Technical Program Manager/Scrum Lead with a major corporation in Los Angeles, CA.
We are looking for candidates who have a storng understandiong of technical program/project management and who have strong experience managing the full project schedule and coordinating large cross-team initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders.
Duration: 12 month(s)
Pay Rate: $80 - $90/hr DOE
Must Haves:
This is a contractor position within the Technology: Business Operations - Global Program Management organization, supporting our Ad Platforms technology group. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving technical deliverables in the Advertising Platforms area from initiation through closure. This involves daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and includes working cross-functionally with multiple technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (project management) experience, and communications skills. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving delivery using Technology processes, tools and frameworks; this includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, work-breakdown, cost, risk, and communications.
Basic Qualifications:
" Accountable for driving execution and delivery of a set of software development deliverables from start to finish.
" Leverage experience with Agile and Scrum to lead teams to successful delivery.
" Lead delivery teams through the identification and management of risks and the resolution of issues, and escalating to management as appropriate.
" Facilitator must be able to:
o Facilitate team ceremonies
o Facilitate meetings/workshops with groups of people beyond the immediate delivery team
o Facilitate the team through the resolution of complex issues
o Drive workshop/meeting to conclusion and/or actionable outcome
o Ensure group participation
" Develop and deliver outcomes/results/notes in a manor appropriate to the level of the group
" Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected
" Accountable for delivering 'quality' solutions that provide desired business benefits and/or solve business problems - 'on-time' & within budget.
" Monitor and report on team metrics around delivery
" Able to quickly solve complex problems in a challenging, dynamic environment with minimal direction.
" Provide frequent and transparent communication to the business and technical senior management, delivery teams and stakeholders regarding initiative health, issues, and risks.
" Effectively communicates complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including Executives.
" Interacts with internal and external peers, initiative stakeholders, and managers to exchange complex information.
" Ability to influence key decision-makers / stakeholders towards new business processes and technical solutions that best serve Technology & the company.
Basic Qualifications
" 5+ years as a Scrum Lead, with hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum developing software applications in a highly-technical domain
" 5+ years of experience managing formal application software development projects
" Strong expertise in Agile and its frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Scaled-Agile management methods and processes
" Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle
" Expertise with project management tools used in business/project area
Preferred Qualifications
" Experience working in a media technology environment
" Ad tech domain knowledge, or demonstrated aptitude for learning a technology-based engineering domain
" Project management certifications
Required Education:
BS Tech Degree
Don't delay. Join the Software Resources team today!
Software Resources specializes in connecting talented IT professionals with challenging job opportunities that transform jobs into careers.
To meet our clients' hiring needs, we continuously source talented IT Professionals with all levels of expertise and in all disciplines. We offer world class major medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) with match, short term disability, Life Insurance and AD&D. You, our future employees, can make a tremendous difference to our company and our clients. Please apply to this job and experience the Software Resources difference. You can view all of our jobs at https://www.softwareresources.com/careers/
ALERT : Spoofing Scam Advisory
Software Resources has been targeted by spoofing attacks. Scammers impersonating our employees may contact you with fake job offers, asking for personal information. Unfortunately, we cannot completely prevent these fraudulent activities.
Stay Protected : Verify any communication claiming to be from Software Resources. For your safety, directly confirm the legitimacy of any job offer or inquiry by calling us at 407-515-6020. Do not respond to unsolicited requests without verification.
We value our integrity and urge you not to fall victim to these scams. Always verify by calling us directly at 407-515-6020.
We are looking for candidates who have a storng understandiong of technical program/project management and who have strong experience managing the full project schedule and coordinating large cross-team initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders.
Duration: 12 month(s)
Pay Rate: $80 - $90/hr DOE
Must Haves:
- Need to be flexible with working times - most of team is in LA but there will be times you have to be on calls with East coast and that could be 6 am PST/9 am EST - not often but note.
- Will support Ad Platforms/ responsible for about 4 squads specifically focused on Salesforce platforms - Note that must be flexible in nature- Teams are transitioning from environment that was vendor run to teams that are now internally run.
- Must have strong process orientation
- Having Salesforce experience is a huge benefit
- Must be a strong Scrum Lead - having a blend also of technical Project management will help as well
- Must understand scrum lifecycle and must have agile experience
This is a contractor position within the Technology: Business Operations - Global Program Management organization, supporting our Ad Platforms technology group. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving technical deliverables in the Advertising Platforms area from initiation through closure. This involves daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and includes working cross-functionally with multiple technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (project management) experience, and communications skills. The Scrum Lead is responsible for driving delivery using Technology processes, tools and frameworks; this includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, work-breakdown, cost, risk, and communications.
Basic Qualifications:
" Accountable for driving execution and delivery of a set of software development deliverables from start to finish.
" Leverage experience with Agile and Scrum to lead teams to successful delivery.
" Lead delivery teams through the identification and management of risks and the resolution of issues, and escalating to management as appropriate.
" Facilitator must be able to:
o Facilitate team ceremonies
o Facilitate meetings/workshops with groups of people beyond the immediate delivery team
o Facilitate the team through the resolution of complex issues
o Drive workshop/meeting to conclusion and/or actionable outcome
o Ensure group participation
" Develop and deliver outcomes/results/notes in a manor appropriate to the level of the group
" Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected
" Accountable for delivering 'quality' solutions that provide desired business benefits and/or solve business problems - 'on-time' & within budget.
" Monitor and report on team metrics around delivery
" Able to quickly solve complex problems in a challenging, dynamic environment with minimal direction.
" Provide frequent and transparent communication to the business and technical senior management, delivery teams and stakeholders regarding initiative health, issues, and risks.
" Effectively communicates complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including Executives.
" Interacts with internal and external peers, initiative stakeholders, and managers to exchange complex information.
" Ability to influence key decision-makers / stakeholders towards new business processes and technical solutions that best serve Technology & the company.
Basic Qualifications
" 5+ years as a Scrum Lead, with hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum developing software applications in a highly-technical domain
" 5+ years of experience managing formal application software development projects
" Strong expertise in Agile and its frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Scaled-Agile management methods and processes
" Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle
" Expertise with project management tools used in business/project area
Preferred Qualifications
" Experience working in a media technology environment
" Ad tech domain knowledge, or demonstrated aptitude for learning a technology-based engineering domain
" Project management certifications
Required Education:
BS Tech Degree
Don't delay. Join the Software Resources team today!
Software Resources specializes in connecting talented IT professionals with challenging job opportunities that transform jobs into careers.
To meet our clients' hiring needs, we continuously source talented IT Professionals with all levels of expertise and in all disciplines. We offer world class major medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) with match, short term disability, Life Insurance and AD&D. You, our future employees, can make a tremendous difference to our company and our clients. Please apply to this job and experience the Software Resources difference. You can view all of our jobs at https://www.softwareresources.com/careers/
ALERT : Spoofing Scam Advisory
Software Resources has been targeted by spoofing attacks. Scammers impersonating our employees may contact you with fake job offers, asking for personal information. Unfortunately, we cannot completely prevent these fraudulent activities.
Stay Protected : Verify any communication claiming to be from Software Resources. For your safety, directly confirm the legitimacy of any job offer or inquiry by calling us at 407-515-6020. Do not respond to unsolicited requests without verification.
We value our integrity and urge you not to fall victim to these scams. Always verify by calling us directly at 407-515-6020.
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