Agile Project Manager

Project Manager II

 

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

 

You Are:

In the Agile Project Manager role, you’ll ensure your teams or program delivery success by leveraging the appropriate Agile and Project management methodology to enable predictable, quality delivery while maintaining a focus on the continuous improvement of the team or teams. The Agile Project Manager will optimize team productivity by removing impediments that may obstruct the pursuit of the team’s goals and by preserving flexibility and ability to rapidly respond to changes on the team or Program.

 

The opportunity:

·       Project Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and key deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, and ensure alignment with business goals. Create a well define project plan and manage the plan effectively.

·       Sprint Management: Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Ensure that teams are meeting sprint goals and maintaining a sustainable pace.

·       Agile Leadership: Act as a leader for Agile teams, removing obstacles, facilitating discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution.

·       Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to manage expectations, provide status updates, and ensure project goals are clearly communicated and understood.

·       Risk Management: Identify, document, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely mitigation or escalation.

·       Team Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration and self-organization within teams, promoting continuous improvement and learning.

·       Performance Tracking: Track project progress using Agile tools (Jira, etc.), ensuring visibility on velocity, burndown charts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

·       Change Management: Help manage changes to the project scope, timeline, and resources, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and efficient re-prioritization of tasks.

·       Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint reports. Provide regular project status reports to leadership.

·       Quality Assurance: Ensure that quality control processes are in place, including automated testing, code reviews, and user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions.

·       Mentorship: Guide and mentor Agile teams on best practices, coaching them towards continuous improvement.

 

 

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

 

What you need:

·       Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

·       Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management with at least 2 years in an Agile environment.

·       Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or similar Agile certifications preferred.

·       Skills:

o   Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.).

o   Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.

o   Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

o   Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

o   Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

o   Ability to influence without authority and handle challenging conversations with tact.

o   Understanding of software development life cycles and continuous delivery practices.

o   Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices is a plus.

·       Preferred Skills

·       Experience in industries such as logistics real estate will be an advantage.

·       Familiarity with scaling Agile practices (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).

·       Experience managing distributed or remote teams.

 

 

Benefits

Employees receive mandatory and non-mandatory benefits such as fourteen (14) days of vacation beginning on the date of hire, vacation premium, ten (10) paid holidays, a Christmas Bonus of thirty (30) days’ pay, Monthly Food Vouchers, Saving Fund, and health insurance. Certain employees may be eligible for additional Company benefits beginning on the date of hire, including dental, disability and life insurance plans; four (4) days of personal time off per year, up to three (3) days of paid medical leave per year, and up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per year.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades y libre de discriminación y acoso

En UST, nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de trabajo libre de discriminación y acoso. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y basa las decisiones de empleo en los méritos y las necesidades del negocio. Estamos comprometidos a seguir prácticas de empleo justas que brinden igualdad de oportunidades a todos los empleados. No discriminamos ni permitimos el acoso por motivos de raza, color, religión, discapacidad, género, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, información genética, estado militar o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido. En UST, valoramos la diversidad y creemos que un lugar de trabajo diverso construye una ventaja competitiva.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

 

#UST

#LI-LO1

#LI-Remote