Project Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead agile teams, drive operational efficiency, and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, cloud technology projects, and stakeholder management. Acting as a Scrum Master, you will champion best practices, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Champion Agile practices, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and transparency.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team, driving performance, professional development, and growth.
• Manage team dynamics and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Work with Product Owners to ensure backlog items are well-defined and ready for the next sprint.
• Promote continuous improvement through regular retrospectives and process enhancements.
• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of cloud-based technology projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements and develop strategies for cloud adoption and project success.
• Monitor technical implementation, ensuring quality, security, and scalability standards are met.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure the team delivers quality results on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Product, Marketing, IT, and others, to ensure alignment and successful delivery of initiatives.
• Drive strategic initiatives to improve team productivity, project delivery, and operational processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring teams consistently enhance their skills and practices.
• Analyze performance data to inform decisions and guide future planning.
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and resource requirements.
• Communicate effectively to ensure all teams and stakeholders are aligned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience in management roles, with a proven ability to lead teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Scrum Master certification required.
• Deep experience implementing and scaling Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) across teams.
• Hands-on experience in implementing technology projects on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams while driving results.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and delivering them on time and within scope.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-changing, high-growth environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or other Agile project management platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• PMP certification is a must.