Project Manager II

SCRUM MASTER ROLE

• Facilitates scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, and Sprint Reviews).
• Acts as a servant leader to cross-functional Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
• Removes impediments and fosters an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous improvement and productivity.
• Collaborates with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog.
• Guides the team in identifying and tracking metrics to ensure continuous progress.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Plans, executes, and oversees IT projects from inception through delivery using PMP principles and best practices.
• Develops project plans, including scope, schedule, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and budget.
• Ensures alignment of project goals with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Manages project teams, fostering communication and collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders.
• Reports regularly on project status, risks, and key metrics to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ensures proper documentation and knowledge transfer for long-term project sustainability.

METHODOLOGY EXPERTISE

• Applies a deep understanding of Agile, PMP, and RUP methodologies to tailor project management approaches as per the project's complexity and requirements.
• Provides coaching and training on Agile and hybrid methodologies to team members and stakeholders.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by driving process optimization and ensuring effective use of tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING

• Proactively identifies project risks and works with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
• Serves as the primary point of escalation for project issues, working to resolve conflicts and remove blockers in a timely manner.
• Manages change control processes, ensuring that project adjustments are handles efficiently without impacting quality or deadline attainment.

ON-PREMISES, HYBRID, AND CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS

• Works with business applications across various environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud systems.
• Works with the infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure that application environments are stable, secure, and meet business performance expectations.
• Supports the transition of applications from on-premises environments to cloud or hybrid architectures, working closely with senior IT leadership on cloud migration strategies.

RISK & COMPLIANCE

• Ensures that all business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards, including SOX, PCI-DSS, and other financial sector regulations.
• Works with the Cybersecurity team to ensure applications are secured against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develops and implements procedures for regular audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans for critical applications.
• Ensures that QA processes adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Develops and maintains test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data management.
• Implements processes to ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and automated defect tracking/reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field required.
• CERTIFICATIONS: PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or equivalent certification required. Advanced certifications in Scrum (e.g., Advanced Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP) or PMP preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT project management, with a minimum of three (3) years in a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager role, required. Proven experience with Agile, PMP, and RUP methodologies required. Experience in managing large-scale IT infrastructure or software development projects highly preferred. Experience working in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment preferred.

DESIRED TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and IT systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Agile tools such as JIRA, Trello, or equivalent project management software.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work-Life Balance
• Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
• Modern Office Setting
• Free On-Site Fitness Facility
• Free downtown shuttle route
• Two-minute walk from Walnut Creek BART Station
• Three-minute car ride from CA-24 and I-680
• Free On-Site Garage Parking

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirements Savings Match
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Paid Community Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program