Agile Project Manager SR

Full-time - Senior

Dallas, TX

About the position

Our company is a leading mortgage servicing, SaaS-based financial technology company that values innovation and excellence. We are seeking a highly experienced professional for the role of Principal Agile Project Manager within our dynamic Project Management department. This position plays a pivotal role in planning, monitoring, and managing internal projects utilizing Scrum Master techniques in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide project teams throughout the project life cycle, ensuring successful delivery.
• Apply Scrum Master techniques and Agile methodologies for effective project management.
• Coach and mentor teams on Scrum/Agile principles, emphasizing iterative/continuous development, self-organization, and code refactoring.
• Ensure teams adhere to Scrum/Agile principles for successful project delivery.
• Utilize advanced facilitation skills to empower cross-functional teams for optimal performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adaptability.
• Effectively communicate project progress, challenges, and milestones to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align project objectives with organizational goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Proactively address impediments and challenges, utilizing problem-solving skills.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring accurate records of plans, issues, and resolutions.
• Generate regular reports for project status updates.

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year college degree +10 years of experience in an applicable field or completion of an advanced degree (masters or higher) in an applicable and relevant field +5 years of related experience in an applicable field, or experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive experience in project management, particularly in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in running a Program, particularly involving mixed development methodologies (Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of Agile principles, iterative development, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional facilitation and coaching skills, promoting collaboration and self-organization.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership capabilities, fostering high-performance teams and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Advanced risk management expertise and ability to navigate challenges with resilience.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accurate project documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Program Management
• Managing cross-team dependencies

Benefits

• Remote/Hybrid workplace options
• Health Benefits
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Family Planning Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• Pet Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning
• Virtual Social Experiences
• Career Pathing
• Focus Time Fridays