Ascend Technologies

Agile Project Manager

Ascend Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AzurePMPServiceNow

About the role

  • Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives)
  • Serve as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach to enable Agile best practices across teams
  • Work with Solution Architects to define, prioritize, and refine backlogs for iterative delivery
  • Track Agile team performance metrics to ensure iterative delivery and continuous value creation
  • Develop full-scale Waterfall and hybrid project plans including scope, milestones, risks, and deliverables
  • Define project tasks, dependencies, resource requirements, and manage project budgets and forecasting
  • Plan, schedule, and track project timelines using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies
  • Conduct project evaluations, lessons learned, and continuous process improvements
  • Communicate and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders and leadership; present updates, risks, and solutions
  • Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive decision-making and issue resolution
  • Drive stakeholder engagement through transparent reporting and governance practices
  • Identify, analyze, and improve team processes to enhance efficiency, automation, and effectiveness
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • 4+ years of experience managing IT projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
  • PMP, SAFe Agilist (SA), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certifications
  • Proven expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or Lean) and familiarity with traditional project management practices (Waterfall, PMBOK)
  • Strong ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring effective team collaboration
  • Hands-on experience leading Agile teams, serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Project Manager
  • Experience managing risks, dependencies, and change control across enterprise projects
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across technical and non-technical teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, or other project management tools
  • Strong experience in managing resource capacity and balancing supply/demand in Agile delivery
  • Preferred: Proficiency with ServiceNow and Azure DevOps boards
  • Preferred: 4+ years of experience leading technology teams with a track record of driving transformation
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
  • Physical ability to sit, stand, and bend for the duration of shift; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings options
  • Flexible time off (FTO)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Fully remote position

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Agile methodologiesScrumKanbanLeanWaterfallPMBOKproject managementrisk managementresource managementprocess improvement
Soft skills
communicationleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationinfluencedecision-makingstakeholder engagementteam collaborationtransparencyefficiency
Certifications
PMPSAFe Agilist (SA)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)