Agile Project Manager, Data and IT

Full-time - Mid Level

NY

About the position

Uncommon’s Data & IT (D&IT) team is undergoing an exciting transformation to improve technology operations and systems. We are seeking a skilled Agile Project Manager with experience in building, motivating, and supporting Agile practices. Additional responsibilities include leading teams in the planning and execution of strategic projects using Agile methodologies and practices and overseeing project management governance and compliance. This role will act as a domain expert for our Agile transformation.

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.
• Perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
• Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments.
• Remove roadblocks to team work.
• Leverage organizational resources to improve capacity for project work.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality for the team.
• Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder communications.
• Help implement an effective system of project governance.
• Define and manage a well-defined project management process.
• Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management.

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 with an 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.

Benefits

• 19 days of paid time off.
• 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.
• Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts.