Senior Software Development Leader

A seasoned Senior Project Manager is required to lead high-performing cross-functional teams in software development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts, ensuring high performance and alignment with project goals.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Project Oversight: Oversee the team's daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.

Project Management

• Project Planning: Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Multiple Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on application/software development.
• Project Meetings: Own and facilitate project status meetings, adjusting project targets and schedules as needed.

Agile Methodologies

• Sprint Management: Manage and configure sprints, backlogs, and work items within Microsoft DevOps to ensure project transparency and alignment with Agile methodologies.
• User Story Tracking: Track and manage user stories and epics, ensuring they are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with project goals.
• Daily Stand-Ups: Facilitate daily stand-ups (scrums), sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives to ensure team collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Burndown Charts: Monitor and manage burndown charts and other Agile metrics to track project progress and ensure timely delivery.

Business Analysis

• Requirements Gathering: Perform business analysis tasks on projects as needed, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews.
• Business Requirements: Ensure business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to technical teams.

Client Engagement

• Client Communication: Serve as clients' primary point of contact, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Progress Updates: Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to clients and stakeholders.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects that meet or exceed their requirements.

Technical Oversight

• Technical Direction: Collaborate with Technical Architects to ensure project designs align with business objectives and technical standards.
• Documentation Review: Review and approve technical and business documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to provide strategic technical direction.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

• Quality Control: Implement quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet the required standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive solutions to potential challenges.

Requirements

• Language: Fluent English
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of IT Project Management experience in an Agile (Scrum) environment, with a strong focus on application/software development.
• Development Experience: Prior hands-on development or coding experience.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of managing teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts.
• DevOps Experience: Hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps, particularly in managing user stories, epics, sprints, and Agile metrics such as burndown charts.
• Business Analysis Skills: Ability to perform business analysis on projects, including requirements gathering and process documentation.
• Project Budget Management: Experience managing project budgets over $1M and delivering projects on time and within scope.
• SDLC Experience: Hands-on experience overseeing all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
• Organization Skills: Strong organization skills and mindset.

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