Project Manager

Job TitleServes to facilitate scrum to the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. He or she is committed to the scrum methodology, agile principles, and best practicesbut should also remain flexible and open to opportunities for the team to improve their workflow Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza Lobby, New York, NY 10112 United States ResponsibilitiesManagement of project scope, milestones and all deliverables using various tools, such as Jira Work closely with key business stakeholders and peers to understand and refine business requirements, strategies and needs as they relate to the Scrum Team deliverables Cross-functional engagement and coordination of internal and external partners to move the ball forward on all aspects of the project. Activities include oversight and leadership on the delivery of projects, communicating to stakeholders, assisting the Product Owner/team in creating user stories and prioritizing the backlog, helps manage blockers and dependencies, creates and reports status during scrum ceremonies. Must be able to utilize and effectively communicate status of technical work to appropriate parties. Required QualificationsB.S. degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, other related discipline or equivalent work experience 1-3 years of experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master Demonstrated success in management of technical development projects using agile methodologies. Knowledge of tools necessary to perform this role: Jira, Confluence, PPT, Word, Lucid, etc.