Basic Purpose: To provide full Agile project management support by being knowledgeable in Agile methodologies and Scrum processes. This includes working with a team of Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches. Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and in accordance with quality standards. Provide project leadership to ensure overall success and delivery of expected outcomes in support of Navy Federal’s strategic goals. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities:

Apply and adhere to Agile project management best practices by following the policies, procedures and methodologies established within the Scaled Agile FrameworkExperience with initiatives that derive from regulatory requirementsEnsure effective management of projects from inception through implementationCollaborate and negotiate with business partners and vendors to understand requirement needs and resolve any gaps or risks/issuesPrepare and deliver status reports regarding project objectives, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues to management and stakeholdersOversee project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are following previously agreed requirements and standardsMaintain and archive all project related documentationIdentify, communicate, and resolve technical, tactical, and operational project issues and risksExhibit intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility to reassess, reflect and shift thinking as projects or strategic direction changesMay be required to support agile team by writing backlog requirements and facilitating Scrum ceremoniesCommunicate project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, added information and/or budget considerations to stakeholdersMonitor and measure staff assignment results against project goals and task responsibilitiesBuild and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (vendors, etc.)

Full life-cycle project management

Support and lead project teamsDevelop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communicationsProcure and/or manage resources/timelines/deadlines/qualityEnsure that vendor meets or exceeds their contractual obligations by delivering quality products/services on time and within cost structureManage all fiscal management aspects of vendor delivery and provide feedback on vendor performanceEnsure successful project implementationManage project-level risks, issues, dependencies, and change management

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Associates degree in Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceExperience in Agile project leadership and execution, including initiatives with technology, processes, cross-functional teams, and external partnersWorking knowledge of Agile framework methodologies, SAFe, and Scrum ceremoniesEffective skill in project management to include establishing and leading project teams, managing timelines/deadlines/resources, ensuring successful project implementation.SAFe certification/Scrum MasterWorking knowledge of project lifecycles and development methodologies, including agile project management principles and practicesExperience in leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in agile environment.

This includes...

Daily StandupsBacklog RefinementsSprint PlanningSprint ReviewSprint Retrospectives Experience in IT resource allocation and managementExperience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or team environment to achieve goalsExperience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functionsEffective presentation skills with essential executive presenceExperience with Microsoft officeExperience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff.Experience in vendor engagement related to project deliveryEffective skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tactEffective skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making processEffective organizational, planning and time management skills as well as skill communicating with all levels within an organization.Effective research, analytical, and critical thinking skillsEffective skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements.Experience using organizing tools such as AzureDevOps and/or Jira.Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Desired Skills:

Working knowledge of video conferencing on WebExProject Management Professional CertificateBachelor’s degree in Technology, or related field