Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content. The Technical Agile Project Manager will manage and deliver projects for technology, product, and business initiatives, enabling the delivery on projects while continually learning and growing in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams and manage all activities in an Agile project life-cycle
- Communicate project/program status, issues, and risks
- Leverage project management methodologies and best practices
- Identify process inefficiencies and strategies to improve overall outcomes
- Identify and escalate risks and delays in an urgent and timely manner
- Understand the overall business value associated with project results and work efforts
- Provide project leadership and direction to team members and stakeholders
- Interface with platform vendors and third-party organizations as needed
- Utilize project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets
Skills
- 3+ years of technical agile project management experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing successful large, cross functional agile teams
- Strong leadership skills; able to successfully influence without authority across the organization
- Strong communication skills and a direct communication style
- Ability to multitask and prioritize complicated projects
- Ability to garner strong working relationships across multiple teams is a must
- Strong curiosity of all things and a desire to problem solve
- Ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing environment
- Experience with technical project rollout planning and execution
- Expertise leading and coaching teams using agile best practices
- Project management certifications preferred (e.g., Six Sigma/Lean, PMP, PPM, ACP, CSPO, CSM, SAFe)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Time to Recharge: Vacation time and 10 paid holidays.
- Time to Recover: Sick time and leave programs.
- Financial Wellness: Employees can start securing their financial future without any delay with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting.
- Wellness Programs: We recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. We are committed to providing resources and support to promote overall well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
- Extra Perks: Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and much more!
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