Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master (NO C2C)

Amerit Consulting - Franklin Lakes, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Franklin Lakes, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master is a seasoned agile practitioner responsible for leading a global team in the design, development, testing, and delivery of an AI-based cash flow forecasting solution. This role requires close collaboration with leaders, stakeholders, and core project team members to prioritize the backlog, manage dependencies, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement through metrics analysis and optimization. The position encompasses deploying multiple waves in an agile release cycle on existing platforms, as well as integrating data interfaces with other systems and creating reporting dashboards. In this hybrid role, the Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master will coordinate with business partners to manage the delivery of functional and technical requirement documents, conduct agile design workshops, and oversee development iterations. The individual will also be responsible for planning and tracking user acceptance testing and cutover planning. The role demands a strong focus on ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality, and scope, while managing a detailed plan to monitor and track project progress. The successful candidate will perform risk management analysis to mitigate project risks, report and escalate risks to management as necessary, and prepare project status reports in collaboration with other PMO members. The Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master will facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint demos, and sprint retrospectives, while ensuring that the team adheres to agile practices and rules. This position requires establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal customers and demonstrating experience in driving projects from initiation through closure.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with stakeholders such as Business Partner, Business Analyst, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements.
• Coordinate with Business Partners to manage delivery of functional and technical requirement documents, conduct agile design workshops and development iterations, plan and track user acceptance testing, and cutover planning.
• Manage the assigned project to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, quality, and scope.
• Manage a detailed plan to monitor and track the progress of the project.
• Ensure the business team is providing timely inputs and escalate appropriately.
• Manage change requests and coordinate with the Program Manager for further action.
• Coordinate with business and vendors for the seamless execution of various workstreams.
• Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks.
• Report and escalate risks to the management, as needed.
• Prepare project status reports in coordination with the other PMO members.
• Plan and run Agile Ceremonies as applicable: Daily standup, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Demo, and Sprint Retrospective meetings for the team.
• Remove any distractions to the team that can hinder sprint progress.
• Ensure that the team follows agile practices and rules while working.
• Collaborate with other PMO members to improve governance efficiency.
• Demonstrate experience driving projects from initiation through closure.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal customers.
• Experience in establishing and following controls to manage scope change and reporting project schedule/budget performance.

Requirements

• 6+ years of senior project management experience, with a minimum of 2+ years working in an agile product release environment.
• Highly preferred working experience within a Financial and/or Accounting organization.
• Experience in technology platforms related to accounting or financial forecasting, and knowledge of applications like SAP or JDE is preferred.
• Highly preferred working experience delivering AI-based technology solutions.
• Experienced Agile Coach who can operate within a global environment and coach Agile Teams.
• 4-6 years of project/program management work experience.
• 2-3 years of working experience in an Agile Product Based environment.
• Preferred certifications: ACP, SCRUM, PMP, or equivalent project management field of study.
• Experience managing agile projects utilizing Jira.
• BS in Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Engineering, or related degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in AI-based technology solutions delivery.
• Familiarity with financial forecasting technology platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule