Agile Project Manager

Title - Agile Project Manager
Location - Chicago, IL
Pay Range - Up to $55 hourly on w2
Onsite Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end to end project delivery using Agile frameworks such as Scrum Kanban and SAFe
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily standups sprint reviews retrospectives and backlog refinement sessions
• Work closely with Product Owners Scrum Masters business stakeholders and development teams to define project scope priorities and deliverables
• Develop project plans timelines resource allocations and release schedules
• Monitor project progress identify risks and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
• Track and report project performance using Agile metrics such as velocity sprint burndown and release readiness
• Ensure alignment between project objectives and business goals
• Manage stakeholder communications and provide regular project status updates
• Drive continuous process improvement and Agile best practices across teams
• Coordinate crossfunctional resources to ensure timely delivery of projects within scope budget and quality standards
• Support change management activities and facilitate organizational Agile adoption

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field
• 8 years of project management experience including 3 years managing Agile projects
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks principles and practices
• Experience managing software development or digital transformation projects
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira Azure DevOps Trello or Rally
• Excellent communication leadership problemsolving and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with distributed and crossfunctional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Project Management Professional certification
• Certified Scrum Master CSM PMIACP SAFe Agilist or equivalent Agile certification
• Experience in cloud DevOps data or enterprise application projects
• Knowledge of Lean principles and Agile portfolio management

Whats in it for me?

• Work directly with Product Owners, business stakeholders, Scrum Masters, technical teams, and leadership.
• Broader technical exposure: Gain experience across software development, cloud, DevOps, data, digital transformation, and enterprise applications.
• Strategic involvement: Go beyond managing timelines by helping align projects and technology initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Process improvement: Have the opportunity to introduce Agile best practices, improve delivery processes, and support Agile transformation across the organization.
• Career growth: The combination of project management + Agile + technical delivery + stakeholder management can position you for future roles such as Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Agile Delivery Lead, Delivery Manager, or Portfolio Manager.
• Certification value: The environment is well suited for professionals with or pursuing PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certifications.

Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay