IT Project Manager

This role is a hybrid position responsible for managing multiple projects while also leading Agile delivery practices and Scrum ceremonies. This position is best suited for a pragmatic, delivery-focused professional who can balance structured project management rigor with adaptable Agile practices in complex, cross-functional environments., * Oversee project scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.

• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities.

• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost controls.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and leadership.

• Provide status reporting and communicate project progress to stakeholders.

• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and resource planning.

Agile / Scrum Leadership

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams.

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including:

Sprint Planning

Daily Stand-ups

Sprint Reviews/Demos

Retrospectives

• Support backlog management in partnership with Product Owners.

• Track and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments through resolution.

• Capture and analyze team metrics (velocity, burndown, team health).

• Maintain Scrum artifacts and ensure overall process quality.

• Promote continuous improvement through retrospective actions.

Team Enablement & Delivery Support

• Ensure teams are productive, focused, and protected from unnecessary external disruption.

• Provide servant leadership while driving accountability and performance.

• Mentor team members and promote Agile best practices.

• Bridge communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.

• Support vendor and external partner coordination where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on Scrum Master experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM or equivalent).

• Experience facilitating meetings, managing stakeholders, and driving delivery outcomes., * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex business and leadership relationships (individual contributors through executive leadership).

• Experience managing project budgets, including estimating, forecasting, and resource planning.

• Ability to lead Agile teams without being overly prescriptive adapts Scrum practices to meet business needs

• Demonstrated experience bridging traditional project management and Agile delivery methodologies.

• Strong facilitation skills for meetings, Scrum ceremonies, and cross-functional collaboration., * PMP or CAPM certification.

• Utility industry experience

• Knowledge of scheduling and cost control tools.

• Experience working with vendors and external partners.

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