Project Manager || Locals only | w2 hybrid

Job Description

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Role: Project Manager

Work mode: Hybrid

Location: St. Paul, MN 55106.

Rates: DOE

Visa: GC

* Look for locals only.
* Contract : 1 year
* Look for all desired skills.

Description Of Project

Sample Tasks

* Lead and manage Agile projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scope, timeline, and budget.
* Develop project plans, manage resources, schedules, and scope to ensure successful delivery.
* Collaborate with software development teams using Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks to plan, execute, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
* Oversee the implementation of COTS products, including RFP solicitation, vendor management, system integration, customization, and deployment.
* Apply Agile frameworks to breakdown vendor solution implementations into iterative cycles, ensuring flexibility and continuous delivery.
* Work with IT infrastructure teams to coordinate system upgrades, migrations, cloud implementations, and other infrastructure projects.
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, as needed.
* Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and issues while ensuring project transparency with stakeholders.
* Manage stakeholder communication and reporting, providing clear and timely updates on project status, risks, and roadblocks.
* Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and technical teams to ensure requirements are well-defined, prioritized, and implemented successfully.
* Support organizational Agile transformation efforts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and foster collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
* Provide knowledge transfer.

Desired Skills

* 5+ years of experience managing Agile projects in a software development environment.
* 3+ years of experience selecting, implementing and managing projects involving COTS products.
* 2+ years of experience working with IT infrastructure teams on system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
* Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Agilist (SA), or equivalent.
* PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and project management principles.
* Experience in iterative and incremental delivery of projects and programs.
* Hands-on experience with leading agile software development teams, IT teams (infrastructure and security), and vendor management.
* Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, enterprise IT environment.
* Experience managing business projects such as divisional re-organizations, building remodels, and process improvements.
* Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Familiarity with cloud technologies and DevOps practices.