Agile Project Manager

Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company Si - Neenah, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Neenah, WI

About the position

The Agile Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional product development teams, projects, and programs, fostering a collaborative environment that delivers exceptional value to our customers. This role is pivotal in championing Agile methodologies within assigned teams, adapting to the most effective approach for each project, whether it be Scrum, Kanban, or other frameworks. The Agile Project Manager will facilitate Agile ceremonies such as Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Reviews, while also coaching and mentoring team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement. In addition to Agile leadership, the Agile Project Manager will engage in project and program management by collaborating with stakeholders to define project goals, user needs, and success metrics. This includes breaking down projects into actionable tasks, developing roadmaps, and managing project timelines, budgets, and resources. Proactive identification and mitigation of risks are essential to ensure that project deliverables are met on time and within budget. The Agile Project Manager will track project progress, identify roadblocks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track. The role also emphasizes delivery and value focus, partnering with Product Owners to maintain a clear and prioritized product roadmap. The Agile Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of features that consistently exceed customer expectations. Utilizing business analytics to measure project success and identify opportunities for improvement is a key aspect of this position. Effective communication of project status to all stakeholders, including development teams, clients, and executives, is crucial. As a servant leader, the Agile Project Manager will foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment built on trust and open communication. Empowering team members to take ownership and accountability for their work, while removing roadblocks and providing support, is essential for team success. The ultimate accountabilities of this role include the successful delivery of projects and programs on time, within budget, and meeting all quality standards, as well as enhancing collaboration and communication between stakeholders and delivering measurable value to customers through high-quality features.

Responsibilities

• Champion Agile methodologies within assigned teams, adapting to the most effective approach for each project (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Reviews.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, user needs, and success metrics.
• Break down projects into actionable tasks, develop roadmaps, and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Track project progress, identify roadblocks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a clear and prioritized product roadmap.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of features that consistently exceed customer expectations.
• Utilize business analytics to measure project success and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate project status effectively to all stakeholders, including development teams, clients, and executives.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment built on trust and open communication.
• Empower team members to take ownership and accountability for their work.
• Remove roadblocks and provide support to ensure team success.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role (2+ years).
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, XP, Six Sigma, LESS).
• Proficient understanding of software development practices and quality assurance.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Servant leadership qualities with a focus on team development and empowerment.
• Experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Azure Dev Ops, Jira, Asana, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience in the insurance industry is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the insurance industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Azure Dev Ops, Jira, Asana, etc.) is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Office locations throughout the United States
• Opportunities for career evolution and development