Senior Agile Practitioner Scrum Master/Project Manager

Ispace - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Torrance, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Agile Practitioner Scrum Master/Project Manager will play a critical role in leading large projects within the Service Marketing area. This position involves developing project plans, managing deadlines, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring quality control throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Agile methodologies and project management, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering team collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed project plans that identify resource and budgetary needs.
• Conduct weekly meetings with the project team and managers to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide updates.
• Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met by coordinating efforts across departments.
• Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers as needed for project execution.
• Continuously assess project risks, including technical, operational, and organizational aspects.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and proactively address potential issues.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet established standards.
• Oversee testing phases, including functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Regularly communicate project progress to stakeholders, adjusting communication style based on the audience.
• Address any project-related issues promptly, seeking consensus and maintaining transparency.
• Facilitate the transition from legacy systems to modernized solutions.
• Promote user acceptance and adoption of new technologies.
• Successfully deliver the project within the specified budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders, keeping them informed about project status and addressing any concerns promptly.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project success.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring team members are motivated and aligned with project goals.
• Measure the successful modernization of the 30-year-old technology in the Vehicle Service Contract business area.

Requirements

• Experience working in a large Safe Agile Team.
• Seasoned Agile Practitioner/Scrum Master with the ability to lead the team and influence decisions impacting project success.
• Large scale project experience.
• Hands-on experience performing all Project Manager's duties (e.g., project planning, scope management, financial management, schedule management).
• Proven ability to create project and executive PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience working in a large cross-functional environment and collaborating closely with business and IT teams and external vendors.
• Expertise in working with various Scrum Master/Project Manager tools such as Clarity, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft suite of tools.
• Strong teamwork attitude along with excellent collaboration skills.