Delivery Manager/Agile PM
Posted 1 week ago by 1753252596
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of Delivery Manager/Agile PM involves overseeing the DSML personalization project, requiring a candidate with experience in data science or machine learning. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects while adhering to Agile methodologies. A focus on long-term project management without recent government experience is essential. The position is remote and classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate delivery of complex product initiatives and cross-functional initiatives.
- Responsible for facilitating requirements gathering for technology solutions.
- Guide resources to achieve goals and facilitate Agile team ceremonies.
- Adhere to project management methodologies while influencing best practices.
- Create and manage detailed project plans to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
- Serve as a primary problem solver for issues, roadblocks, and risks.
- Create and deliver presentations and reports to management on project status.
- Drive decision-making processes among stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Ability to communicate with and influence various audiences.
- Strong cross-functional teamwork skills.
- Ability to recognize roadblocks and deliver solutions.
- Proven adaptability to changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of Agile practices and ability to coach others.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Client is looking for someone to assist with the DSML (data science/machine learning) personalization project there so if a Project Manager worked within DS or ML, that would be ideal
-Outgoing personality
-Agile Project Manager
-Can t have recent government/federal experience
-Projects have been long-term. Carmax doesn t want to see jumpy resumes
Experience managing Projects in ADO, Leankit, Agile Place or Similar work tracking tool. Nice to have: Experience delivering data engineering or data related projects
Skills-
Ability to communicate with and influence a variety of audiences including project sponsors, product managers, Technology engineers / developers, business analysts, business partners, stakeholders, and senior management
Must have strong cross-functional teamwork skills
Ability to observe business situations, recognize roadblocks, and deliver solutions
Ability to influence and indirectly manage team members to meet project deliverables
Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and projects while consistently meeting deadlines with accuracy
Ability to lead, partner with and challenge peer groups
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills; able to identify areas of improvement and make sound recommendations to solve problems
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective at handling multiple concurrent large projects
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and proceed on own good judgment
Understands and champions, coaches and mentors on Agile practices where appropriate
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate delivery of complex product initiatives and / or cross-functional initiatives including business stakeholders, lead and supporting Technology teams, product teams, creative teams, vendors, and consultants through all phases of the project life cycle
Responsible for facilitating requirements gathering for technology solutions, and effectively guiding resources to achieve goals
Responsible for facilitating Agile team ceremonies and effectively guiding resources to achieve goals
Responsible for adhering to the current project and/or product management methodology while influencing best practices, process improvements, and procedures
Create and manage a complex realistic, detailed plan to ensure on time, within scope and with awareness of budgetary constraints
Serve as a primary problem solver for any issues, roadblocks, and risks; maintaining responsibility for their resolution. Demonstrate servant leadership with the teams.
Effectively create and deliver presentations and reports to management team, communicating project and/or product status
Drive the decision making process amongst stakeholders, ensuring project/product needs and solution options are presented and understood