Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

✓ Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of projects, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies

based on project needs, scope, and client requirements.

✓ Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint

reviews) for Agile-based projects and lead Waterfall project planning sessions, ensuring smooth

project execution across all stages.

✓ Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define and refine

project goals, scope, timelines, and deliverables.

✓ Develop, track, and update detailed project plans for both Agile and Waterfall projects, ensuring

alignment with business goals and objectives.

✓ Ensure proper risk management processes are in place for both Agile and Waterfall projects,

proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.

✓ Drive resource allocation, making sure that teams are properly staffed and projects stay on track.

✓ Ensure transparency in project status, risks, and issues by providing regular, clear communication

to senior leadership and stakeholders.

✓ Coach and mentor project teams on both Agile and Waterfall best practices, promoting an

environment of continuous improvement and learning.

✓ Facilitate the integration of Agile and Waterfall practices when necessary, ensuring a seamless

transition between methodologies as required by specific project phases.\

✓ Manage project budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively, and projects are delivered

within financial constraints.

✓ Maintain strong relationships with clients, managing their expectations and ensuring that

deliverables meet quality standards and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or similar certifications.

• 6+ years of experience in project management, with at least 4 years leading Agile projects and 3+

years managing Waterfall projects.

• Proven experience delivering complex projects using both Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall

methodologies.

• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall principles, with the ability to apply the appropriate

methodology based on project needs and client requirements.

• Expertise in managing large-scale IT projects with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Project, Trello, etc.) and an

understanding of how to use them across both Agile and Waterfall projects.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and

non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in risk management, resource planning, scheduling, and budgeting for large projects.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines.

Prefered skills and experiences:

• Experience in scaling Agile practices (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) for large organizations.

• Familiarity with hybrid project management approaches that blend Agile and Waterfall

methodologies.

• Experience with cloud-based development environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) and modern

software development tools.

• Previous experience in IT services or consulting industries is a plus.