Senior Agile Project Manager

$104,000 - $156,000/Yr

LendingTree - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

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About the position

The Senior Agile Project Manager will lead Agile teams and manage software projects from conception to release, ensuring effective use of Agile principles and best practices. This role involves acting as a Scrum Master, facilitating key ceremonies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet product functionality and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and the organization on how to best use Agile principles/frameworks and effectively leverage appropriate best practices.
• Manage Agile software projects from product conception through release.
• Act as Scrum Master for assigned Scrum teams, facilitating ceremonies such as release planning, sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and other partners to understand expected product functionality and customer requirements.
• Assist in removing team impediments and track and maintain metrics for information radiators.
• Promote collaboration and transparency, and communicate accurate and timely information to partners.

Requirements

• Previous working experience with software release cycles in web-based environments and a firm understanding of Agile principles and frameworks.
• Skilled at organizing and communicating complex concepts, capable of breaking down complex situations, both technical and process-related.
• Strong experience managing software development projects on large-scale web applications.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with teams to gather unrefined business requirements from multiple sources and formulate and deliver a solution in a timely manner.
• Ability to work under the pressure of multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• 4+ years of Project Management experience involving fast releases of software development.
• 2+ years of experience in an Agile environment.
• Experience leading large web-based projects.
• Experience with Agile management tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
• Experience in a start-up environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and skills.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.