Location: Lexington Park,MD, USA
Imagine One is seeking an experienced **Senior Project Manager** with deep expertise in Agile methodologies to lead our Engineering team's transition to a sprint-based, Agile framework. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and drive Agile transformation while ensuring successful project delivery and alignment with customer goals.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Agile Leadership:** Lead the transition to Agile practices, including establishing and managing sprint cycles, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Foster continuous improvement and alignment with Agile principles.
+ **Backlog and Project Management:** Collaborate with stakeholders to build and maintain a clear and prioritized backlog. Develop project plans that align with organizational and customer objectives.
+ **Team Collaboration and Mentorship:** Inspire and guide cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment. Provide mentorship on Agile practices to drive team growth and performance.
+ **Customer Engagement:** Act as the primary point of contact for customers, delivering timely project updates, managing expectations, and ensuring satisfaction.
+ **Risk and Issue Management:** Identify risks proactively, mitigate challenges, and keep projects on track while maintaining transparency with stakeholders.
**Key Requirements:**
+ **Agile Expertise:**
+ Proven success leading Agile transformations or managing projects in Agile/Scrum environments.
+ Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) preferred.
+ **Technical Acumen:**
+ Ability to collaborate effectively with DevOps and engineering teams.
+ Familiarity with tools like GitHub Enterprise and ServiceNow Agile tools is a strong plus.
+ **Project Management Skills:**
+ Experience using Agile project management tools like Jira, Trello, or GitHub Projects.
+ Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.
+ **Exceptional Communication:**
+ Skilled in conveying technical details to non-technical audiences and managing customer expectations.
+ Experience gathering requirements and delivering results in collaboration with customers.
+ **Leadership:**
+ Proven ability to lead teams through change and inspire collaboration.
**Educational & Certification Requirements:**
+ **Certifications:**
+ **Certified Scrum Master (CSM):** Highly desirable.
+ **Project Management Professional (PMP):** A strong plus.
+ **Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP):** Preferred.
+ **Experience:**
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on Agile/Scrum methodologies.
+ Technical background or experience working closely with DevOps or software engineering teams is essential.
**Security Requirements:**
+ **U.S. Citizenship:** Required.
+ **Security Clearance:** Active Secret clearance required.
**_Imagine One offers a full package of benefits and competitive salary, excellent group medical, vision and dental programs. 401K savings plan; $4K annual tuition reimbursement ($5K if pursuing Master's degree); employee training, development and education programs; profit sharing; advancement opportunities; and much more!_**
**_Imagine One is an Employee-Owned Business_**
**_ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013_**
**_CMMI Development and Services - Maturity Level 3_**
**_Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer._** **_Additionally, we abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability._**