Project Manager (IT Scrum Master: 5-6 yrs exp reqd)

About the role

Gartner is seeking a Project Manager to manage the day-to-day Project management activities of multiple IT projects or scrum teams operating within an Agile framework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of multiple IT projects or scrum teams operating within an Agile framework.
• Lead projects using Agile Scrum methodologies, coordinating both small and large teams, including those with multiple scrum dependencies and vendor collaboration.
• Ensure effective implementation of Agile/Scrum processes, providing coaching and guidance to maximize team performance.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with Development and QA teams to drive release activities and manage production deployments.
• Ensure seamless execution of projects while aligning with the organization's strategic objectives, commitments, and goals.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams within a complex organizational ecosystem.
• Quickly establish credibility with business units and IT partners as a proactive change agent, leveraging exceptional leadership and managerial skills to drive project success.

Requirements

• Strong IT professional with hands-on experience in Managing the IT projects and Agile Project Management knowledge. The candidate should have strong qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills along with high level of ownership and accountability.
• 4-5 years of experience in managing IT Projects and strong project management skills.
• 3+ years in Strong Agile Scrum knowledge, and hands on experience with the full software development lifecycle
• Experience to apply Agile project management practices, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and drive continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to align project objectives with business goals.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve project risks and issues, maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance within the team.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of IT documentation processes/procedures.
• Experience with on-site offshore model, flexible with shift timings (working with US clients).
• Support on weekends for releases, as and when the need be (once in a month/ adhoc basis).
• Strong ability to understand business expectations and to resolve issues that may affect delivery.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or similar market-leading products.
• Experience managing CRM platforms and DevOps activities, including supporting technical teams during production deployments.
• Experience working on enterprise-level initiatives and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience collaborating with integration teams.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science or a related field required
• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
• Strong desire to improve upon their skills in tools and technologies
• Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles.
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