Project Manager (Software Development)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification in project management is a plus.

Related Work Experience

• 5+ years of direct experience in IT project management, with a primary focus on managing software development and systems integration projects.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience leading Scrum/Agile teams (e.g., as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager).
• Proven track record of delivering cross-functional software projects across web, mobile, core transactional systems, or enterprise integrations.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams (Developers, Business Analysts, QA, DevOps, and UI/UX Designers) within a PMO structure is a plus.
• Demonstrated history of steering projects through complex deployment phases, including UAT, migration, and nationwide or multi-site rollouts.

KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Software Development Life Cycle & Agile Methodologies – MUST HAVE

• Agile Frameworks: Deep practical knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid methodologies (e.g., Agile execution with Waterfall milestone reporting).
• SDLC Governance: Solid understanding of software development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, code repository management (Git), release management, and testing frameworks (UAT, automated testing, stress testing).
• Backlog Refinement: Experience translating business requirements into epics, user stories, and actionable task acceptance criteria.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Agile Delivery & Project Management

• Tooling Expertise: Proficient with Agile management platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Trello, Asana) and project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Agile Ceremonies Facilitation: Ability to run effective Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives.
• Metrics & Reporting: Proficient in tracking Agile performance metrics (Sprint Velocity, Burn-down/Burn-up charts, Lead/Cycle Time, Defect Density) to drive continuous team improvement and clear executive reporting.