Agile - Project Manager ( W2 Contract Role)

Agile - Project Manager ( W2 Contract Role)

Posted 1 week ago by 1753171207

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
USA

Summary: The Agile Project Manager role involves leading cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality products while managing project timelines, risks, and budgets. The position requires facilitating Agile ceremonies and collaborating with Product Owners to ensure effective backlog management. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and are expected to work onsite in specific states or adopt a hybrid or remote schedule based on client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within scope
  • Manage project timelines, risks, and budgets while aligning with Agile principles
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives)
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure backlog is refined and prioritized
  • Remove impediments and resolve team conflicts to ensure smooth sprint execution
  • Track and communicate key Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down charts, team capacity) to stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and actionable follow-up.

Key Skills:

  • Experience leading Agile teams
  • Strong project management skills
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and principles
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
  • Ability to manage project timelines, risks, and budgets
  • Experience with Agile metrics tracking
  • Problem-solving skills to remove impediments and resolve conflicts

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Responsibilities:

  • Lead cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within scope
  • Manage project timelines, risks, and budgets while aligning with Agile principles
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives)
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure backlog is refined and prioritized
  • Remove impediments and resolve team conflicts to ensure smooth sprint execution
  • Track and communicate key Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down charts, team capacity) to stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and actionable follow-up.

Eligibility:

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided at this time)
  • Must be open to working onsite in NJ, NY, PA
  • Ability to commit to a hybrid or remote schedule, depending on client needs