Senior IT Agile Project Manager

🇺🇸 Natick, MA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ July 20th, 2025

Kanban PMI PMI-ACP

Edtech.com's Summary

MathWorks is hiring a Senior IT Agile Project Manager. The role involves leading and managing IT projects using both traditional and agile methodologies while driving project delivery and stakeholder collaboration. The position requires facilitating project planning, executing operational and project work, and mentoring teams on agile principles.

Highlights

Lead cross-functional IT projects blending traditional and agile methods.
Plan and execute both operational and project-related tasks.
Facilitate agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Perform problem-solving and root cause analysis to address challenges.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams.
Mentor team members on agile practices and principles.
Use project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Require 6 years professional experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Experience managing IT projects with Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Certifications like PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are advantageous.

Senior IT Agile Project Manager Full Description

Senior IT Agile Project Manager

Location: US-MA-Natick
Department: Information Technology

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior IT Agile Project Manager to join our IT Project Management team. The ideal candidate will blend traditional project management with agile methodologies to drive successful project outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of agile principles, and the ability to foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will facilitate planning and execution of both operational and project work while influencing stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage cross-functional IT projects using a combination of traditional and agile methodologies.
Assist teams in planning their work, encompassing both operational and project-related tasks.
Drive project delivery, ensuring adherence to agile principles across all team members.
Facilitate project planning sessions, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives tailored to team needs.
Conduct problem-solving and root cause analysis to overcome delivery challenges.
Foster a collaborative team environment by understanding and managing group dynamics.
Monitor, analyze, and report on project progress, including risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.
Mentor and guide team members on agile practices and principles.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.

Additional Qualifications

3+ years of experience managing IT projects using both traditional and agile methodologies.
Strong understanding of agile principles, including Scrum and Kanban.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.
Ability to adapt and blend project management techniques to suit project needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Jira and Confluence.
Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are a plus.

Original Job Description

Senior IT Agile Project Manager

Location: US-MA-Natick
Department: Information Technology

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Lead and manage cross-functional IT projects using a combination of traditional and agile methodologies.
Assist teams in planning their work, encompassing both operational and project-related tasks.
Drive project delivery, ensuring adherence to agile principles across all team members.
Facilitate project planning sessions, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives tailored to team needs.
Conduct problem-solving and root cause analysis to overcome delivery challenges.
Foster a collaborative team environment by understanding and managing group dynamics.
Monitor, analyze, and report on project progress, including risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.
Mentor and guide team members on agile practices and principles.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.

Additional Qualifications

3+ years of experience managing IT projects using both traditional and agile methodologies.
Strong understanding of agile principles, including Scrum and Kanban.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.
Ability to adapt and blend project management techniques to suit project needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Jira and Confluence.
Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are a plus.