Agile Project Manager, Data and IT

$104,800 - $123,300/Yr

Uncommon Schools - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

51-100 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Agile Project Manager for Data and IT at Uncommon Schools will lead the transformation of technology operations and systems within the organization. This role focuses on building and supporting Agile practices, managing strategic projects, and ensuring project governance and compliance. The position requires a strong emphasis on team development, project planning, and process improvement to deliver value effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value.
• Organize, lead, and facilitate Agile events.
• Prepare and distribute stakeholder communications.
• Manage risks and issues, and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
• Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments.
• Remove roadblocks to team work and leverage organizational resources to improve capacity for project work.
• Mentor and develop team members, encouraging a sustainable pace with high levels of quality.
• Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables.
• Help implement an effective system of project governance.
• Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent subject preferred.
• Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, SAFe Scrum Master, or similar certification required.
• 5+ years of directly related experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment of similar size and complexity.
• 3+ years of experience managing agile development efforts, including tracking and planning projects.
• 2+ years of experience with full product lifecycle and understanding of development lifecycle and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle.
• Previous experience in non-profit or education preferred.
• Experience with Monday.com, Asana, and other agile project management systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a nonprofit or educational environment.

Benefits

• 19 days of paid time off in addition to three weeks of paid winter and summer org-wide holidays.
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts.
• Financial planning & wellness.
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• 529 college savings program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance.
• Financial planning tools and assistance.
• Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts, pet care insurance.
• Paid leave of absence.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Fully paid medical leave.
• Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.