Agile Project Manager Data and IT
Agile Project Manager Data and IT
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Job Description
Uncommons Data & IT (D&IT) team is undergoing an exciting transformation to improve technology operations and systems. We are seeking a skilled Agile Project Manager with experience in building motivating and supporting Agile practices. Additional responsibilities include leading teams in the planning and of strategic projects using Agile methodologies and practices and overseeing project management governance and compliance. This role will act as a domain expert for our Agile transformation.
Project Planning and Management:
- Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize lead and facilitate Agile events; prepare and distribute stakeholder communications; manage risks and issues; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
Team Development:
- Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; mentoring and developing team members; and encouraging a sustainable pace with highlevels of quality for the team
Product Owner Support:
- Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables managing stakeholder communications and helping to implement an effective system of project governance
Process Management and Improvement:
- Define and manage a welldefined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
Qualifications :
Education Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree(Computer Science Information Systems Business or equivalent subject preferred)
- Scrum Master PMIACP SAFe Scrum Master or similar certification required
Experience Requirements:
- 5 years of directly related experience:
- 5 years of experience working with business stakeholders within a crossfunctional matrix environment of similar size and complexity
- 3 years of experience managing agile development efforts including tracking and planning projects
- 2 years of experience with full product lifecycle with an understanding of development lifecycle and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle
- Previous experience in nonprofit or education preferred
- Experience with Asana and other agile project management systems
Travel/ Schedule:
- 3 days in person in our central office located in the Financial District
- Occasional travel to our other regions
Additional Information :
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $104800 to $123300.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer of $111000.
Benefits
- 19 days of paid time off
- 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer orgwide holidays
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement savings program employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.
- Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
- Pretax flexible spending dependent care and health saving accounts
*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we servewith over 70 of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
