Sr Project ManagerScrum Master at Expert Technology Services

Summary: Client is looking for an IS Sr Project Manager / Scrum Master with a focus on Marketing and Data Analytics related domains. The IS Sr Project Manager / Scrum Master works under minimal supervision to plan direct and coordinate activities of large long-term inter-departmental infrastructure or development project(s) to ensure goals and objectives of the project(s) are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and budgetary parameters. Candidates must have recent real-world agile project management experience. Responsibilities: Communication and Presentation o Keeps stakeholders including management informed of progress to goal; negotiate adjustments to the schedule and resources to ensure overall quality of completed project o Functions as central point for all project communications o Leverages most effective means of communication based on situation/urgency o Develops and delivers presentation content to drive understanding and alignment across Team and Project Sponsors (Governance structure) Establishes Effective Project Governance o Identifies and facilitates acquiring a Sponsor role that is executed at the appropriate level of the organization o Identifies and facilitates acquiring a Steering Group that is supporting/influencing the Sponsor while representing cross-functional perspective with common project goals o Identifies and facilitates acquiring a Stakeholder Group that represents and can influence project direction and deliverables Release Management o Collaborates with multiple project teams to organize EDP releases according to the department process. o Works to create release notes that are consistent with release scope and content. o Ensure validate steps are planned and executed. o Participates to ensure communications are flowing as needed both internally and with Product Owners. Risk Management o Identifies & analyzes project risks to determine highest potential risk exposure that should be proactively managed o Identifies & focuses resolution of issues and risks using appropriate levels of escalation considering impact to scope schedule budget or quality. Project Detail and Schedules o Develops a project work breakdown structure o Develops and manages a project schedule/timeline using approved Project Management tools (WorkOtter Jira SharePoint etc.) o Develops monitors and manages the project staffing plan and resource allocations approved by resource managers o Determines Resource Assignments with task estimates (ETCs) o Use negotiation skills to balance completing work with resources needed to achieve project success Project Financials o Develops a project budget and track actual and forecasts weekly o Manage project budget in Excel and Work Otter for financials and resource allocation Skills & Qualifications: Strong hands-on project management & Scrum Master skills - at least 5 years of experience managing complex IT efforts. Management of large teams with members working in multiple locations. Experience structuring work into various workstreams within a large project and managing multiple IT projects concurrently. Strong applied use of PM & Scrum tools/techniques (planning risk management budgeting cost control assessment software/SaaS acquisition/RFP develop & management of Jira board Scrum ceremonies etc.). Experience with vendor contracts and vendor management. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) English-language skills facilitation skills etc. and ability to represent work at all levels of the organization (up to Executive levels). Excellent people skills developing strong relationships building a trusting team environment and ability to listen & translate into actionable plans. Experience with the following is desired but not mandatory: Cloud Data Platforms in support of Marketing Customer Analytics & Personalization in an omni-channel retail environment. WorkOtter Jira SharePoint Excel PowerPoint. Understand business process transformation and change management practices. Required Skills : Basic Qualification : Additional Skills : This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition Background Check : No Drug Screen : No Key Skills Dermatology,Communication,Excel,Furniture,Airlines,Jboss Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1