Agile Project Leader

1 week ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Nationmind Full time
Job Overview

Position: Agile Project Leader

Location: Remote

Interview Process: Virtual and In-Person Interviews Available

Experience Required: 8 Years

On-Site Requirement: 2-3 Days Per Week

Role Summary:

  • The Information Technology Division is looking for a seasoned Agile Project Leader to spearhead the delivery of a cloud-centric data management solution tailored to meet the agency's data governance requirements.
  • The ideal candidate will possess a robust history of crafting and executing successful cloud-based strategies to tackle intricate data management challenges.
  • Expertise in data security and cloud infrastructure is essential, with a preference for experience in transportation-related data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee project delivery throughout the entire lifecycle, which includes project planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, and Release Planning.
  • Monitor and communicate project progress concerning schedule, budget, and risk to stakeholders and management.
  • Create an environment conducive to team effectiveness and assist in overcoming obstacles.
  • Shield the team from external disruptions and maintain a positive relationship with the Product Owner and other stakeholders.
  • Measure and report on team velocity and other relevant project metrics.
  • Encourage continuous improvement to enhance team productivity.
  • Assist the Product Owner and team in managing the Product Backlog.
  • Comply with established project management practices.
  • Communicate timelines and expectations to both technical and business personnel.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to grasp project requirements and support data management objectives.
  • Ensure data is securely collected, stored, and processed in line with applicable regulations.
  • Analyze data to provide insights that aid decision-making for project management teams.
  • Deliver training and support to end-users to maximize the effective use of the platform.
  • Demonstrate experience in planning, implementing, and maintaining master data systems across various business units.
  • Utilize data effectively to deliver business value and engage with data teams on requirements.
  • Familiarity with data governance concepts and implementations is crucial.
  • Employ Agile methodologies to drive master data governance processes.
  • Document requirements and use cases, and facilitate design workshops.
  • Define test objectives and develop test plans and cases.
  • Manage project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Establish, measure, and communicate progress through metrics.

Qualifications:

  • Comprehensive understanding of software development life cycle models and Agile project management principles.
  • Experience in managing cloud-based data management and analytics solutions.
  • Ability to engage with customers, comprehend their business practices, and manage expectations.
  • Capability to set clear performance standards and maintain team engagement.
  • Assist Product Owners in creating and prioritizing the Product Backlog.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, and team collaboration.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficient in analyzing and documenting business and system processes.
  • Ability to balance quality, scope, schedule, and cost demands.
  • Well-versed in Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
  • PMP and CSM certifications are mandatory; SAFe certification is preferred.
  • Experience with the SAFe framework is advantageous.

Preferred Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure and software systems, particularly Azure and Google Cloud.
  • Experience with data processing and storage tools such as Spark and Azure Data Factory.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with transportation data and project management in that domain is a plus.
  • Experience in IT infrastructure delivery is preferred.
  • Proven track record in managing large, multi-faceted projects.
  • PMP or qualification under Commonwealth of Virginia standards for IT Project Managers is desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Special Instructions:

  • This position requires a background check.

Required Skills:

Skills Matrix - [Candidate Name]

Current Location

Availability To Start

Industry/Agency

Years of Experience

Self-Rating

Additional Details

(1-5 with 1 being the lowest)

Agile Project Leader

Technical Skills

Years of Experience

Self-Rating

Additional Details

(1-5 with 1 being the lowest)

Experience managing cloud-based solutions for data management and analytics. (8 Years)

Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure and software systems, including Azure and Google Cloud. (8 Years)

Experience with data processing and storage tools (e.g., Spark, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Event Hub, Azure SQL, Synapse). (8 Years)

Knowledge of transportation data and project management with transportation data is a plus (8 Years)

Experience in IT Infrastructure delivery (networking, physical plant, vendor management, site provisioning) is preferred. (8 Years)

Technical Business Analyst understanding of data integration and data project (8 Years)

Experience in the roll-out and adoption of governance tools such as Alation, Collibra, Informatica, or Microsoft Purview. (8 Years)

Experience in both Agile and Waterfall project management. & Agile Scrum Master (8 Years)

Soft Skills

Years of Experience

Self-Rating

Additional Details

(1-5 with 1 being the lowest)

Excellent Verbal/Written Communication

Oral Communication

Technical / Code Documentation

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