Aug 11, 2022
Senior Project Manager
Full-Time
Remote, US
AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, MD, MN, NC, NV, NY, TX, VA, WA, WI
California, United States
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TensorIoT is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a servant-leader mindset that can take our delivery and development teams to the next level in adoption of Agile and Scrum practices. The ideal candidate will bring previous experiences, good practices, and a collaborative attitude to help drive increased effectiveness in value and quality of software we create.
The successful candidate will manage multiple cross-functional teams in planning, execution and delivery of initiatives in an Agile environment with Scrum to align schedules, improve communications, identify and remove impediments, and manage risks. Proactively drive the full software development life cycle from inception through post-production utilizing a high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional project management principles and practices withan Agile approach to fit large and complex projects. A solid technical background, keen analytical skills, proficiency at written communication, as well as interpersonaland organizational skills are required. The candidate will report to the TensorIoT Project Management Office (PMO) and have functions, such as but not limited to, portfolio and tools management, process documentations, project metrics and reporting.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will:
Establish project plans and monitor progress and mitigation strategies to effectively execute projects using tools, such as burndown and velocity charts, project progress reports, and Sprint Reviews
Manage customer expectations and stakeholder communications by ensuring transparency and visibility of project progress, risks and impediments
Organize and facilitate working sessions across scrum teams, such as Initiative refinement, dependency and user story mapping, and release planning
Calculate team velocity to help determine and manage release timelines
Coordinate product demos and lead Sprint Retrospectives
Manage projects in Jira and provide process and tools training to team members as needed
Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-level quality for the team
Above all else, foster and model a collaborative team environment driven to build great software while having fun
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We're looking for someone who has:
A solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile (Scrum) and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies
8+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams
Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects: CSM, CSPO, PSM1, PMI-ACP, or equivalent preferred
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 5-10 team members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues
Ability to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value
BA or BS or equivalent experience (required)
Very effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
In-depth knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools: Jira, Slack, G-Suite
Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level
Bonus points for someone with:
Experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects: CSM, CSPO, PSM1, PMI-ACP, or equivalent preferred
Experience with cloud technologies: AWS, Azure, Google, etc.
AWS certifications
PMP certification
MA or MS
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What we offer:
Competitive salary based on experience
Flexible work hours and the ability to work from home
Health insurance
Annual physical exam
What we offer:
Competitive salary based on experience
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401k plan with matching
Unlimited PTO
Flexible work hours and the ability to work from home
About TensorIoT
TensorIoT is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner. We help companies realize the value and efficiency of the AWS ecosystem. From building PoCs and MVPs to production-ready applications, we are tackling complex business problems every day and developing solutions to drive customer success.
TensorIoT's founders helped build world-class IoT and AI platforms at AWS and Google, and are now creating solutions to simplify the way enterprises incorporate edge devices and their data into their day to day operations. Our mission is to help connect devices and make them intelligent. Our founders firmly believe in the transformative potential of smarter devices to enhance our quality of life, and we're just getting started!
TensorIoT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means that we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and make our hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.